高涨

高漲

gāozhǎng

verb HSK 7 #12,305

Meanings

1 to surge
2 to rise sharply
3 to run high

Characters

Examples

群众的热情高涨。

Qúnzhòng de rèqíng gāozhǎng.

The enthusiasm of the masses is running high.

物价持续高涨，让人担忧。

Wùjià chíxù gāozhǎng, ràng rén dānyōu.

The continuous surge in prices is worrying.

Tips

usage

高涨 is used for both abstract things (emotions, enthusiasm) and concrete things (prices, water levels). It implies a strong upward trend, stronger than just 上升 (rise).

Stroke Order

高 gāo

涨 zhǎng