Definitions

1. 1. to make progress
2. 2. to do better
3. 3. fig. ambitious to improve oneself
4. 4. to move forwards

Components

• 上 shàng – on top
• 进 jìn – to go forward

Related Words

• 上进心 shàng jìn xīn – motivation
• 积极上进 jī jí shàng jìn – take initiative and make progress
• 不求上进 bù qiú shàng jìn – make no effort to seek progress

Word Lists

• Exam B
• HSK Level 6
• TOCFL Level 5