shēnɡ升（陞）
Meaning of 升
升 means liter (metric unit of capacity, symbol L); sheng, traditional unit of capacity (10 ge = 1 sheng, 10 sheng = 1 dou). Pronounced shēnɡ. HSK 3.
- liter (metric unit of capacity, symbol L)
- sheng, traditional unit of capacity (10 ge = 1 sheng, 10 sheng = 1 dou)
- measuring tool for grain (capacity equal to 1/10 of a dou)
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Definitions & Examples
This bottle can hold one liter of water.
We need two liters of milk to make the cake.
The price of gasoline is 8 yuan per liter.
The capacity of this container is five liters.
He bought ten liters of gasoline.
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Common Words
to rise; to ascend; to increase
metric unit of capacity; old name for liter
capacity; volume; content
to upgrade; to be promoted; to escalate
promotion; get promoted
enter a higher level school; be promoted to a higher grade
promote; hoist; elevate
raise/hoist flag; flag-raising ceremony
temperature rises; heat up; intensify
appreciate; revalue; increase in value
sublimation; refinement; elevation
get a promotion; be promoted
rise; ascend (of flames, gas, etc.)