晋升

• Pinyin: jìn shēng
• Hanzi breakdown: 晋 = to advance, promote; 升 = to rise, ascend

Meaning

To be promoted; to advance in rank. Rising to a higher position in an organization.

Used in professional and military contexts for career advancement. More formal than 升职 and often implies merit-based or official promotion. Can also be used metaphorically for advancing to a higher level in competitions or rankings.

Examples

1. 她凭借出色的业绩晋升为部门经理。 She was promoted to department manager based on her outstanding performance.
2. 在这家公司，晋升主要看个人能力而非资历。 In this company, promotion mainly depends on individual ability rather than seniority.
3. 他终于晋升到决赛圈了。 He finally advanced to the finals.

Usage Guide

Context: career, military, competitions

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 晋升机会。(Promotion opportunities.)
• 获得晋升。(Receive a promotion.)

Don't Say

• 晋升薪水 (Don't use 晋升 for salary increases alone — 晋升 is about position/rank; use 涨薪 or 加薪 for pay raises)

Origin & History

Composed of 晋 (to advance; Jin dynasty) + 升 (to rise; ascend). Together meaning to advance to a higher rank or position.

Cultural Context

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional contexts