Common Meanings
1
zhǎng涨
To rise, swell (of water level); to go up.
大雨过后，河水暴涨。
After the heavy rain, the river swelled dramatically.
To rise; to increase (referring to prices, costs, or value)
最近蔬菜价格涨了不少。
The price of vegetables has risen quite a lot recently.
2
zhàng涨
To swell or expand in volume, often due to absorption of liquid, gas, or heat.
面团发涨了。
The dough has risen/expanded.
To blush or turn red, often due to emotion like anger or embarrassment.
他涨红了脸。
His face turned red.
To exceed a limit or quantity; to overflow; to be extra.
杯子里的水太多了，都快要涨出来了。
There's too much water in the cup, it's almost overflowing.