上soeng6進zeon3

English

1. to make progress
2. used to describe somebody who has the desire to advance and make progress, especially in academic studies or in their career
3. to do better
4. fig. ambitious to improve oneself
5. to move forwards

粵語 — Cantonese

1. 形容一個人求進步，爭取成就，尤其喺學業或者事業上

Examples

• 上進心

  ambition

• 佢放咗工仲夜晚去讀書，好上進㗎。

  After work, he still studies in the evening. He really wants to improve himself.

• 他要上进了。

  He is going to make progress.

  Tatoeba · sysko CC BY

• 他雖然很有才能，但卻不肯努力上進。

  With all the talent he has, he never makes any effort.

  Tatoeba · nickyeow CC BY