lên bậc
Definition
- 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.)