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March 24, 2026
漲zhǎng(zhang3)
The character 漲 (zhǎng) primarily means 'to rise' or 'to swell', often in the context of prices or water levels. It is commonly used to describe a rise in prices in economic discussions or a flood tide in environmental contexts.
Strokes14Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of rising prices is closely linked to economic stability and growth, making it a significant topic in discussions about the economy and market trends.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large wave (the radical '氵' meaning water) that is rising higher and higher (the component '涨' sounds like 'zhǎng' which means to rise). Visualize a tide coming in and flooding the beach, symbolizing both rising water and increasing prices.
Meanings of 漲
zhǎng(zhang3)
1flood tide; to rise in price
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漲Simplified
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氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
涨 (zhǎng) vs 提高 (tígāo) — use 漲 for natural increases like water levels, while 提高 is more often for deliberate increases like prices or standards.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large wave (the radical '氵' meaning water) that is rising higher and higher (the component '涨' sounds like 'zhǎng' which means to rise). Visualize a tide coming in and flooding the beach, symbolizing both rising water and increasing prices.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tone when pronouncing zhǎng; it is pronounced with a rising tone (3rd tone). In financial discussions, it is often collocated with terms like '物价' (wùjià, prices) and should be used in a formal context to discuss economic changes.
HSK Study Tips
Although 漲 is not included in the official HSK levels, it connects to HSK Level 3 vocabulary related to prices and economic terms. Focus on its usage in sentences related to finance and commerce to enhance your vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of rising prices is closely linked to economic stability and growth, making it a significant topic in discussions about the economy and market trends.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 漲 with 涨, which has the same pronunciation but is the simplified form. For example, saying '物价漲了' (wùjià zhǎng le) is incorrect; it should be '物价涨了' (wùjià zhǎng le).
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Cultural Notes for 漲
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In Chinese culture, the concept of rising prices is closely linked to economic stability and growth, making it a significant topic in discussions about the economy and market trends.
Word Family of 漲
Words Containing This Character18
涨zhǎngto rise (of prices, rivers)漲
上涨shàngzhǎngto rise上漲
高涨gāozhǎngto surge up高漲
涨幅amount of increase漲幅
涨价zhǎngjiàto appreciate (in value)漲價
涨潮high tide漲潮
暴涨to increase sharply暴漲
飞涨soaring inflation飛漲
看涨bull market (prices appear to be rising)看漲
涨势rising trend漲勢
水涨船高shuǐzhǎngchuángāoto develop according to the situation水漲船高
猛涨(of water) to soar猛漲
头昏脑涨giddy頭昏腦漲
涨落(of water, prices etc) to rise and fall漲落
涨红to turn red (in the face)漲紅
涨水rise of water level漲水
涨钱inflation漲錢
涨风upward trend (in prices)漲風
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 漲
It implies that prices are increasing, which can indicate inflation or a rising demand for goods.
Yes, it can also refer to rising water levels or tides, showing its versatility in different contexts.
