升级
shēngjí
Description
“升级”的意思是从低的等级变成高的等级，也可以指让软件或系统变得更新、更好。
"升级" means to move from a lower level to a higher level, or to make software or systems newer and better.
我们常说手机升级、系统升级，或者一个人升级当爸爸。
We often say phone 升级, system 升级, or that someone 升级 to become a dad.
Meanings
升级shēngjí
to upgrade (software, device, or system)
我把手机系统升级了。
I upgraded my phone's system.
升级shēngjí
to move up to a higher level or grade
他考试很好，明年就升级了。
He did well on the exam and will advance next year.
升级shēngjí
to escalate (a conflict or situation)
两个人的争吵升级成了打架。
The argument between the two escalated into a fight.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
升 (to rise) + 级 (level/grade), literally 'rise a level'.
- Nuance
更新 means 'update/renew'; 升级 emphasizes moving to a higher level.
In videos
“而黑白调E3ultra新升级AI追腰技术”
“就像打游戏一样升级”
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