提高
To improve/raise
حرفيًا: 提 (tí - to lift/carry) + 高 (gāo - high)
Use `提高` when you want to describe leveling up skills, standards, or quality in any context.
في 15 ثانية
- Means to raise or improve abstract levels or skills.
- Used for grades, language ability, efficiency, and quality.
- Very positive and common in both work and daily life.
المعنى
This phrase is your go-to way to say you're leveling up. It means to lift something up or make it better, like improving your skills or raising your grades.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Talking about language study
我想提高我的汉语水平。
I want to improve my Chinese level.
A boss talking to the team
我们需要提高工作效率。
We need to improve our work efficiency.
Texting a friend about the gym
最近我的身体素质提高了！
My physical fitness has improved lately!
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase reflects the Confucian ideal of 'self-cultivation.' In modern China, it became a buzzword during the economic reform era as the nation sought to 'raise the standard of living.' It is deeply tied to the concept of 'Mianzi' (Face), as improving oneself brings honor to the family.
The 'Level' Buddy
The most common word to pair with `提高` is `水平` (shuǐpíng - level). If you aren't sure what to say, `提高水平` almost always works.
Not for People
You can't '提高' a person. You improve a person's *skills* or *status*, but never the person directly. Use `进步` for people.
في 15 ثانية
- Means to raise or improve abstract levels or skills.
- Used for grades, language ability, efficiency, and quality.
- Very positive and common in both work and daily life.
What It Means
提高 is all about upward movement. Think of it as 'lifting' a level or 'raising' a standard. It is incredibly common because it covers everything from personal growth to professional metrics. If something was at level 5 and you moved it to level 8, you used 提高.
How To Use It
Using 提高 is straightforward. You usually put the thing you want to improve right after it. You can 提高 your Chinese level, your efficiency, or even the quality of your life. It functions as a verb. You can also add 'very much' or 'not much' to describe the progress. Just remember it is for abstract things, not physical objects like lifting a box.
When To Use It
Use it whenever you talk about progress. Use it in a job interview to show ambition. Use it with your teacher to discuss your grades. Use it when texting friends about a new hobby. It is perfect for New Year's resolutions. It sounds positive and proactive. It shows you are working hard to be better.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use 提高 for physical height. If you grew taller, don't use this! Also, don't use it for prices usually; use 涨 for that. It is not for fixing something that is broken. It is for making something good even better. If your car is dead, you don't 提高 it, you 修 (repair) it.
Cultural Background
In China, there is a huge emphasis on self-improvement. The culture values constant learning and 'leveling up.' You will hear this word in every school and office. It reflects the fast-paced, competitive nature of modern Chinese society. Everyone wants to 提高 their 'competitiveness.' It is a very 'pro-hustle' word.
Common Variations
Sometimes you will see 提升 (tíshēng). That one is a bit more formal, like a 'promotion' or 'elevation.' For skills, you might hear 进步 (jìnbù), which means 'progress.' But 提高 is the most versatile. It is the 'Swiss Army Knife' of improvement words. Stick with it and you will always sound natural.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
Perfectly neutral and safe for all situations. Just ensure the object is abstract (skills, levels, quality) rather than physical.
The 'Level' Buddy
The most common word to pair with `提高` is `水平` (shuǐpíng - level). If you aren't sure what to say, `提高水平` almost always works.
Not for People
You can't '提高' a person. You improve a person's *skills* or *status*, but never the person directly. Use `进步` for people.
Modesty Matters
Even if your level has `提高`-ed a lot, if someone compliments you, it's culturally polite to say `哪里哪里` (nǎlǐ nǎlǐ) to stay humble!
أمثلة
6我想提高我的汉语水平。
I want to improve my Chinese level.
A classic way to express your learning goals.
我们需要提高工作效率。
We need to improve our work efficiency.
Standard professional usage for productivity.
最近我的身体素质提高了！
My physical fitness has improved lately!
Casual way to share personal progress.
这家店的服务水平有待提高。
The service level of this shop needs improvement.
A polite but firm way to criticize service.
你的游戏技术提高得太慢了！
Your gaming skills are improving way too slowly!
Teasing a friend about their lack of progress.
别难过，你的努力会提高你的成绩的。
Don't be sad, your efforts will raise your grades.
Using the phrase to provide emotional support.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the best word to complete the sentence about self-growth.
为了___我的口语，我每天练习。
`提高` is the standard verb for improving skills like speaking (口语).
Which object fits best with '提高'?
公司想提高___。
You improve 'Quality' (质量), but you can't 'improve' your height or the weather.
🎉 النتيجة: /2
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 提高
Chatting with friends about hobbies.
提高技术
General daily use and school.
提高水平
Business meetings and reports.
提高竞争力
Where to use 提高
At the Office
提高效率
At School
提高成绩
Self-Care
提高生活质量
Sports/Gaming
提高水平
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, 提高 is for abstract things. For height, you would say 长高 (zhǎng gāo).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend without sounding weird.
提高 is usually a verb that takes an object (improve *something*). 进步 is often a noun or an intransitive verb (to make progress).
Usually no. For prices going up, use 涨价 (zhǎng jià). 提高价格 is grammatically okay but sounds very formal/business-like.
You can say 大大提高 (dàdà tígāo). For example, 大大提高了效率.
Not really. For mood, we use 变好 (become better) or 改善 (improve/ameliorate).
Not as slang, but it's used in gaming to talk about 'leveling up' your stats or skills.
Using it for physical objects. You don't 提高 a table; you 搬 (move) or 抬 (lift) it.
Not necessarily. It just means the current state is moving to a higher state.
No. For raising children, use 养 (yǎng) or 抚养 (fǔyǎng).
عبارات ذات صلة
进步
Progress / To progress
提升
To promote / To elevate
改善
To improve (usually a bad situation)
增加
To increase (quantity)
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