向上 xiàngshàng upward
upward; up; to advance; to try to improve oneself; to make progress
怎么记住“向上”: 向 towards + 上 above = upward.
汉字
用法
- Upward / to strive to improve - 向上看 (xiàng shàng kàn) look up; 积极向上 (jījí xiàngshàng) positive and striving.
- Two layers: literal direction (upward) and figurative self-betterment. The second is common in encouraging talk: 一颗向上的心 (yì kē xiàngshàng de xīn) an aspiring heart.
- Opposite direction 向下 (xiàng xià) downward - 向下看 (xiàng xià kàn) look down.
例句
- 被告会向上级法院上诉。 Bèigào huì xiàng shàngjífǎyuàn shàngsù.The defendant will appeal to a higher court.