lên cao
Definition
Verb phrase:
- To ascend / to go up high: Refers to the physical action of moving or being moved to a higher position or altitude.
- To rise / to increase: Describes an increase in level, degree, intensity, or status, such as temperature, prices, or rank.
Adjective phrase (used after a verb like 'lên'):
- High up / at a high level: Describes a state or location that is elevated.
Usage Examples
Verb phrase:
- Máy bay đang lên cao. (The airplane is ascending.)
- Nhiệt độ sẽ lên cao vào trưa nay. (The temperature will rise high this afternoon.)
- Anh ấy đã lên cao trong sự nghiệp. (He has risen high in his career.)
Adjective phrase:
- Ngọn núi này lên cao hơn 3000 mét. (This mountain rises high, over 3000 meters.)
- Cô ấy treo bức tranh lên cao. (She hung the picture up high.)
Advanced Usage
"bay lên cao": to fly high.
- Chim đại bàng bay lên cao. (The eagle flies high.)
"thăng tiến lên cao": to advance to a high position.
- Cô ấy thăng tiến lên cao trong công ty. (She advanced to a high position in the company.)
Variants and Related Words
Lên (v): to go up, to ascend.
- Cầu thang này lên lầu. (These stairs go up to the floor above.)
Cao (adj): high, tall.
- Tòa nhà cao. (The building is tall.)
Synonyms
- Ascend: to move upward.
- Rise: to increase or move to a higher level.
- Soar: to fly or rise high.
Related Idioms
Lên cao xuống thấp: to experience ups and downs.
- Cuộc đời có lúc lên cao xuống thấp. (Life has its ups and downs.)
Lên mặt cao: to put on airs, to act superior.
- Đừng có mới thành công đã lên mặt cao. (Don't put on airs just because you've had some success.)