向上

向上 xiàng shàng ㄒㄧㄤˋ ㄕㄤˋ hoeng3 soeng6 HSK 5

  • upward
  • up
  • to advance
  • to try to improve oneself
  • to make progress

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 向 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 向上! Ascend!
  • 向上去。 Ascend.
  • 不斷前進,不斷向上。 Onwards and upwards.
  • 被告会向上级法院上诉。 The defendant will appeal to a higher court.
  • 男孩登上了梯子,向上爬了起來。 The boy seized the ladder, and began to climb.

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