升官 (shēng guān) — to be promoted (in rank/position)

Definition

Means being promoted to a higher official rank or position, typically in government or a large organization. Emphasizes the rise in rank rather than the new duties (cf. 提拔, which stresses being singled out and elevated by a superior).

verb

to be promoted (in rank/position)

Examples

，。
Tā shēng le guān, zé rèn yě dà le.
He got promoted, and his responsibilities also increased.
，升官。
Zài gōng sī gōng zuò sān nián, tā zhōng yú shēng guān le.
After working at the company for three years, he finally got promoted.
升官。
Zhǐ yǒu yè jì tū chū de rén cái néng shēng guān.
Only people with outstanding performance can get promoted.