上档次 (shǎng) — to be up to standard / classy / high-grade

Definition

Means something has reached a higher level of quality or taste — classy, refined, up to standard. Often used for hotels, gifts, decor, or any product that feels upscale. Literally 'go up a grade/tier.'

verb

to be up to standard / classy / high-grade

Examples

上档次。
Zhè ge jiǔ diàn de fáng jiān hěn shǎng.
The rooms in this hotel are quite upscale.
上档次。
Tā sòng de nà fèn lǐ wù tè bié shǎng.
That gift he gave was especially classy.
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Zhè jiā cān tīng de zhuāng xiū shàng le dàng cì.
The decor of this restaurant has been upgraded to a higher standard.

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