提高

• 拼音: tí gāo
• 汉字拆解: 提 = 扌(hand) + 是 (phonetic); 高 = pictograph of a tall structure or tower

含义

To improve; to raise; to enhance. To make something higher in level, quality, or ability.

A very common compound verb used for improvement in abilities, standards, or levels. Frequently paired with abstract nouns: 提高水平 (improve skill level), 提高成绩 (improve grades), 提高效率 (increase efficiency). Used in both spoken and written Chinese across all contexts.

例句

1. 我想提高我的中文水平。
2. 多练习可以提高成绩。
3. 公司希望提高工作效率。

用法指南

语境: education, work, self-improvement

语气: positive

正确说法

• 怎样才能提高英语水平？(How can I improve my English level?)
• 他的成绩提高了很多。(His grades have improved a lot.)

错误说法

• 提高我的身高 (Don't use 提高 for physical height — it's for abstract levels and abilities; say 长高 for growing taller)

起源与历史

提 (tí, to raise/lift) + 高 (gāo, high/tall). Literally to 'raise higher' — to elevate the level or quality of something.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal