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상승

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '상승' primarily means 'rise' or 'increase,' often used to describe upward movement in various contexts such as temperature, prices, or social status. It is a formal term commonly found in news reports, academic texts, and formal conversations.

Common Contexts

  • Economic indicators: 상승 is frequently used to describe increases in stock prices, economic growth, or inflation.
  • Weather: It describes rising temperatures or atmospheric pressure.
  • Social or abstract concepts: It can refer to rising social status or levels.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '상승하다' (to rise): a verb form used to describe the action of rising.
  • '급격한 상승' (sharp rise): emphasizes a rapid increase.
  • '지속적인 상승' (continuous rise): indicates a steady increase over time.

Usage Notes

While '상승' is often translated as 'multiplication' in some contexts, this is incorrect. The correct meaning is 'rise' or 'increase.' Learners should avoid confusing it with '곱하기' (multiplication in math).

The word is neutral in tone but tends to appear in formal or written language rather than casual speech.

Example Sentences

주식 시장에서 주가가 급격한 상승을 보였다.

jusik sijangeseo juga ga geupgyeokhan sangseungeul boyeotda.

Stock prices showed a sharp rise in the stock market.

기온이 상승하면서 여름 날씨가 더워졌다.

gioni sangseunghamyeonseo yeoreum nalssiga deowojyeotda.

As the temperature rose, the summer weather became hotter.

경제 성장률의 지속적인 상승이 기대된다.

gyeongje seongjangryului jisokjeokin sangseungi gidae doenda.

A continuous rise in the economic growth rate is expected.