This is the 4151st most frequent Chinese word.
向上
"向上" means "upward" or "to strive for improvement."
向上 is used here to indicate a metaphorical striving or moving upward in terms of progress or self-improvement, expressing an admirable quality.
这个孩子的向上精神令我们感到钦佩。
The child's spirit of striving upward makes us feel admiration.
向上 is used here to describe a physical upward movement, specifically the trajectory of the rocket.
火箭向上发射，冲入了云层之中。
The rocket launches upward, piercing into the clouds.
向上 in this sentence refers to a literal upward motion as part of climbing, symbolizing efforts to achieve a goal.