shēng qǐ

Translation

  • to raise
  • to hoist
  • to rise

Synonyms

Examples

  • 太阳从海上升起了。
    The sun rose from the sea.
  • 旗子升起了。
    The flag is up.
  • 月亮已从地平线升起了。
    The moon was above the horizon.
  • 太阳在东方升起,西方落下。
    The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
  • 太阳在夏天比冬天升起得早。
    The sun rises earlier in summer than in winter.
Chinese Tones