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    Expressing "to improve" or "to raise" with 提高 (tígāo)

    Actions & Events
    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    提高 + Object (水平/质量/能力)

    Explanation

    The verb 提高 (tígāo) means "to improve," "to raise," or "to enhance" a level, standard, or quality. It is used for both concrete improvements like raising wages and abstract ones like improving skills or awareness. For example, policies may aim to 提高 the country's competitiveness.

    Examples

    • 多看中文电影可以提高你的听力水平。

      Duō kàn Zhōngwén diànyǐng kěyǐ tígāo nǐ de tīnglì shuǐpíng.

      Watching more Chinese movies can improve your listening skills.

    • 公司今年计划提高所有员工的工资。

      Gōngsī jīnnián jìhuà tígāo suǒyǒu yuángōng de gōngzī.

      The company plans to raise all employees' salaries this year.

    • 我想提高自己的口语能力，所以经常找人练习。

      Wǒ xiǎng tígāo zìjǐ de kǒuyǔ nénglì, suǒyǐ jīngcháng zhǎo rén liànxí.

      I want to improve my speaking ability, so I often find people to practice with.

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