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March 24, 2026
提高tígāo(ti2gao1)
提高 (tígāo) means to raise, increase, or improve something. It is often used in contexts related to enhancing skills, levels, or standards, such as improving one's grades or raising the quality of a product.
Frequency#3208DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 提高 is often associated with continuous self-improvement and education, reflecting the value placed on lifelong learning, particularly in academic and professional settings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'tiger' (sounds like 'ti') reaching up to grab something high ('gao'). The tiger is determined to improve its hunting skills by raising itself to a higher position, symbolizing the concept of increasing or improving.
Meanings of 提高
tígāo(ti2gao1)
1to raise
2to increase
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提高Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3208Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
提高 (tígāo) vs 增加 (zēngjiā): use 提高 when emphasizing improvement in quality or standards, while 增加 focuses on a quantitative increase without implying enhancement.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'tiger' (sounds like 'ti') reaching up to grab something high ('gao'). The tiger is determined to improve its hunting skills by raising itself to a higher position, symbolizing the concept of increasing or improving.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tones; 'ti' (提) has a rising tone while 'gao' (高) has a high level tone. Common collocations include 提高成绩 (tígāo chéngjì - raise grades) and 提高效率 (tígāo xiàolǜ - improve efficiency). The word is typically used in both formal and informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 提高 links to other verbs of change or enhancement, like 增加 (zēngjiā - to increase) and 改善 (gǎishàn - to improve). Focus on using it in sentences about personal development or project improvements.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 提高 is often associated with continuous self-improvement and education, reflecting the value placed on lifelong learning, particularly in academic and professional settings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 提高 with 增加 (zēngjiā) and may use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想增加我的成绩' (Wǒ xiǎng zēngjiā wǒ de chéngjì) is incorrect in a context where improvement is intended; '提高' should be used instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 提高
提高 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 3 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.
This tax would raise petrol prices by about 5p per litre.
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他说他要提高足球技术。
tā shuō tā yào tí gāo zú qiú jì shù。
He said he was going to improve his football.
Cultural Notes for 提高
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 提高 is often associated with continuous self-improvement and education, reflecting the value placed on lifelong learning, particularly in academic and professional settings.
Frequently Asked Questions about 提高
You can say '我想提高我的汉语水平' (Wǒ xiǎng tígāo wǒ de hànyǔ shuǐpíng) meaning 'I want to improve my Chinese proficiency.'
No, 提高 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile for many situations.
Yes, 提高 can be used with various subjects, but it often implies an action taken by a person or organization to enhance something.
