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March 24, 2026
涨(漲)zhǎng(zhang3)
The character 涨 (zhǎng) refers to the action of rising or swelling, particularly in contexts such as prices, water levels, or physical dimensions. It can describe an increase in monetary value or a physical expansion, and is often used in economic discussions or environmental contexts.
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Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 涨 is often discussed during market fluctuations, especially in real estate and stock markets, which are significant aspects of modern Chinese life. Awareness of price changes can affect daily decisions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a balloon (代表着 '涨', zhǎng) that is being filled with air, causing it to swell larger and larger. This visual can help you remember both the meaning of 'to swell' and the pronunciation 'zhǎng' as it sounds like 'zhang' in English.
Meanings of 涨
zhǎng(zhang3)
primary
1to rise (of prices, rivers)
2to swell
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About 涨
涨Simplified
漲Traditional
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氵Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6433Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 涨
Quick Contrast
涨 (zhǎng) vs 增 (zēng) — use 涨 for contexts involving a rise or swell, particularly in prices or levels, while 增 refers to a general increase in quantity or number.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a balloon (代表着 '涨', zhǎng) that is being filled with air, causing it to swell larger and larger. This visual can help you remember both the meaning of 'to swell' and the pronunciation 'zhǎng' as it sounds like 'zhang' in English.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 涨 with 上升 (shàngshēng), which also means 'to rise,' but is more general. 涨 is generally used in specific contexts like prices or water levels, making it more informal and context-sensitive.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 涨 connects well with other economic terms and verbs describing change. Focus on using it in sentences related to finance or natural phenomena to reinforce its meaning.
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 涨 is often discussed during market fluctuations, especially in real estate and stock markets, which are significant aspects of modern Chinese life. Awareness of price changes can affect daily decisions.
Common Mistakes
A frequent mistake is confusing 涨 with 升 (shēng) for rising in general. For example, saying '价格升了' (jiàgé shēngle) is correct, but it is more appropriate to use '价格涨了' when referring specifically to price increases.
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Grammar Patterns of 涨
涨 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The waters continue to rise as more than 1,000 people are evacuated.
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股票的价值在某一特定的时期内会有涨跌。
gǔ piào de jià zhí zài mǒu yī tè dìng de shí qī nèi huì yǒu zhǎng diē。
Over a given period, the value of shares will rise and fall.
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疯狂飞涨的价格会使像我们这样的人走投无路。
fēng kuáng fēi zhǎng de jià gé huì shǐ xiàng wǒ mén zhè yàng de rén zǒu tóu wú lù。
Monstrously inflated prices are designed to keep people like us at bay.
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他的工资将会上涨将近4,000英镑。
tā de gōng zī jiāng huì shàng zhǎng jiāng jìn4,000 4,000 yīng。
He will get a pay rise of nearly £4,
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他认为食品价格将来会上涨。
tā rèn wéi shí pǐn jià gé jiāng lái huì shàng zhǎng。
He believes food prices will go up in the future.
Cultural Notes for 涨
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the concept of 涨 is often discussed during market fluctuations, especially in real estate and stock markets, which are significant aspects of modern Chinese life. Awareness of price changes can affect daily decisions.
Word Family of 涨
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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Frequently Asked Questions about 涨
You can say '价格涨了' (jiàgé zhǎngle) meaning 'The prices have risen.'
It's more commonly used in informal contexts, such as conversations or news articles, rather than formal writing.
Yes, it can also describe the swelling of rivers or other physical expansions.
