向上 (xiàng shàng) — to make progress; to improve oneself; to strive upward
Definition
向上 emphasizes an upward, aspirational direction — striving to improve oneself morally or in ability. 进步 focuses on measurable progress; 前进 stresses physical or collective forward movement.
verb
to make progressto improve oneselfto strive upward
Examples
- ，向上。Tā xué xí hěn nǔ lì, yì zhí zài xiàng shàng.He studies very hard and is always making progress.
- 。Gōng sī gǔ lì yuán gōng jī jí xiàng shàng.The company encourages employees to actively improve themselves.
- ，向上。Wǒ men yào xiàng yōu xiù de rén xué xí, bú duàn xiàng shàng.We should learn from excellent people and keep improving.
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