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涨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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涨
zhǎng
to rise (of prices, rivers)
HSK 5, v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #6433, Hard
涨
zhǎng
to swell
HSK 5, v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #6433, Hard
涨
zhǎng
to distend
HSK 5, v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #6433, Hard
涨
zhǎng
flood tide; to rise in price
HSK 5, v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #6433, Hard
涨
zhàng
to rise (of prices, rivers)
HSK 5, v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #6433, Hard
涨
zhàng
to swell
HSK 5, v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #6433, Hard
涨
zhàng
to distend
HSK 5, v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #6433, Hard
涨
zhàng
flood tide; to rise in price
HSK 5, v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #6433, Hard
zhǎng(zhang3)zhang
primary
T3
1to rise (of prices, rivers)
2to swell
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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.
Strokes10Radical氵Frequency#6433DifficultyHard
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
10Strokes
氵Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6433Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2
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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.
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.
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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涨 = 氵 + 张. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 涨
IDS Structure⿰氵张
涨Full character
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氵shui3
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张Zhang1
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How to say to rise (of prices, rivers) in Chinese
“to rise (of prices, rivers)” in Chinese is涨zhǎng
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.
When to use 涨
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.
涨 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
