upwards in Chinese
upwards in Chinese is 起 — upwards means toward a higher position; up.
upwards in Chinese
起
Pronounced: qǐ
Towards a (higher) position closer to the sky than the ground.
What does "upwards" mean?
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adv Toward a higher position; up.
"The smoke drifted upwards through the trees."
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adv To a greater figure, amount, or degree — often in the phrase "upwards of".
"The renovation will cost upwards of ten thousand pounds."
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upwards in a sentence
- The smoke drifted upwards through the trees.
- Prices have crept upwards steadily since spring.
- The renovation will cost upwards of ten thousand pounds.
- Upwards of fifty people turned up to help clean the park.
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What is "upwards" in Chinese?
"upwards" in Chinese is 起. upwards means: Toward a higher position; up.
How do you pronounce 起?
"upwards" in Chinese is 起, pronounced "qǐ".
How do you use "upwards" in a sentence?
Example: "The smoke drifted upwards through the trees." In Chinese, "upwards" is 起.
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