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March 24, 2026
晋升(晉升)jìnshēng(jin4sheng1)
晋升 (jìnshēng) refers to the act of being promoted to a higher position or rank, often within a job or organizational context. It commonly applies to career advancements, signifying recognition of an individual's contributions and capabilities in a professional setting.
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Cultural Note
晋升 is a key concept in the Chinese work culture, where hierarchy and career progression are often emphasized. Achieving a promotion is not just a personal milestone but also a reflection of one's alignment with the collective goals of the organization.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'jin' (金) coin rising up ('sheng' - 升) to a higher shelf, symbolizing a promotion in status. The gold coin represents value, just like a promoted employee gains respect and higher responsibilities.
Meanings of 晋升
jìnshēng(jin4sheng1)
1to promote to a higher position
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About 晋升
晋升Simplified
晉升Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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升职 (shēngzhí) vs 晋升 (jìnshēng): Use 晋升 for a more formal context of promotion, while 升职 is more casual and can refer to job title changes.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'jin' (金) coin rising up ('sheng' - 升) to a higher shelf, symbolizing a promotion in status. The gold coin represents value, just like a promoted employee gains respect and higher responsibilities.
Usage Notes
Learners may confuse 晋升 with 升级 (shēngjí), which means to upgrade, typically in a technical context rather than a professional one. It's important to use 晋升 in formal settings like workplaces, and remember that it often collocates with terms like 职位 (zhíwèi, position) and 机会 (jīhuì, opportunity).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 晋升 is relevant for learners focusing on advanced professional vocabulary. Students should practice using it in sentences related to career growth and workplace conversations, connecting it with other HSK 6 terms like 发展 (fāzhǎn, development) and 竞争 (jìngzhēng, competition).
Cultural Note
晋升 is a key concept in the Chinese work culture, where hierarchy and career progression are often emphasized. Achieving a promotion is not just a personal milestone but also a reflection of one's alignment with the collective goals of the organization.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly say 晋升 to refer to personal achievements outside of a job context, or use it incorrectly with the wrong prepositions. For example, saying '我晋升在学校' (Wǒ jìnshēng zài xuéxiào) should be corrected to '我在学校晋升' (Wǒ zài xuéxiào jìnshēng) to maintain proper structure.
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Grammar Patterns of 晋升
晋升 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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蒙博托出身行伍，通过一级级____，最终成为了陆军司令。
Mobutu ascended through the ranks, eventually becoming commander of the army.
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蒙博托出身行伍，通过一级级晋升，最终成为了陆军司令。
mēng bó tuō chū shēn háng wǔ， ， tōng guò yī jí jí jìn， shēng ， zuì zhōng chéng wéi le lù jūn。
Mobutu ascended through the ranks, eventually becoming commander of the army.
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她声称在晋升时自己被一次又一次地排除在外。
tā shēng chēng zài jìn shēng shí zì jǐ bèi yī cì yòu yī cì dì pái chú zài wài。
She claimed she was repeatedly passed over for promotion.
zhè jī hū shì yī tiáo pǔ biàn de zhēn lǐ： ： wǒ mén zài mǒu yī gōng zuò zhōng yuè wǎng shàng jìn， shēng ， shí jì yùn yòng nà xiē dāng chū zài gōng zuò zhōng jīng cháng shí jiàn de jì néng de jī huì jiù。
It is an almost universal truth that the more we are promoted in a job, the less we actually exercise the skills we initially used to perform it.
Cultural Notes for 晋升
🏮Cultural insight
晋升 is a key concept in the Chinese work culture, where hierarchy and career progression are often emphasized. Achieving a promotion is not just a personal milestone but also a reflection of one's alignment with the collective goals of the organization.
Frequently Asked Questions about 晋升
You can say '他最近晋升为经理' (Tā zuìjìn jìnshēng wèi jīnglǐ), meaning 'He was recently promoted to manager.'
Yes, 晋升 is primarily used in professional or academic contexts to indicate promotion in rank or position.
The opposite would be 降级 (jiàngjí), which means to demote or to be lowered in rank.
