Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To be promoted (in rank or level): The primary meaning of "lên bậc" is to advance to a higher rank, grade, or level within a structured hierarchy, such as in the military, civil service, or education.
   • To be upgraded / to move up a class: It can also refer to moving up to a higher class or category, often in a school or training context.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Sau mười năm phục vụ, cuối cùng anh ấy cũng được lên bậc. (After ten years of service, he was finally promoted.)
  • Học sinh xuất sắc sẽ được lên bậc sớm. (Excellent students will be moved up a class early.)

Advanced Usage

• "lên bậc lương": to receive a pay grade increase.
  • Nhân viên đó đủ điều kiện để lên bậc lương. (That employee is eligible for a pay grade increase.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thăng bậc (v): to be promoted, to be elevated in rank. This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably.

  • Cô ấy đã được thăng bậc lên trưởng phòng. (She was promoted to department head.)

• Thăng chức (v): to be promoted in position or title.

  • Anh ấy vui mừng vì được thăng chức. (He is happy because he got a promotion.)

Synonyms

• Be promoted: to be raised to a higher rank or position.
• Be upgraded: to be moved to a higher class or category.
• Advance: to move forward in rank or level.

Related Idioms

• Lên bậc lên thang: to rise steadily through the ranks or social ladder.
  • Ông ấy đã lên bậc lên thang nhờ sự chăm chỉ. (He rose steadily through the ranks thanks to his hard work.)