升值 shēngzhí to rise in value
to rise in value; to appreciate
How to remember 升值: 升 to advance + 值 price = to rise in value.
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How it is used
- To rise in value / appreciate - 人民币升值 (Rénmínbì shēngzhí) the yuan appreciates; 房产升值 property gains value.
- Finance/economics term; direct antonym 贬值 (biǎnzhí, depreciate) - 货币贬值 (huòbì biǎnzhí) the currency loses value.
- Also figurative: 学历升值 a qualification becomes more valuable.