登上 (dēng shàng) — to climb up, to ascend (a height or surface)

Definition

登上 (dēngshàng) is a resultative verb pairing the climb verb 登 with 上 ('up onto'), emphasizing successfully reaching a high point or position (a summit, podium, moon). Often used for figurative ascent like a stage or honor.

verb

to climb upto ascend (a height or surface)

Examples

登上。
Tā men zhōng yú dēng shàng le shān dǐng.
They finally climbed to the mountaintop.
登上。
Tā dēng shàng le lǐng jiǎng tái.
He mounted the podium.
登上。
Yǔ háng yuán dēng shàng le yuè qiú.
The astronaut ascended to the moon.

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