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上

shàng

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“上”是一个很常用的字,可以表示位置在高处,比如“桌子上”。

"上" is a very common character that can indicate a high position, like "桌子上" (on the table).

它也可以当动词用,意思是去某个地方,比如“上班”、“上学”。

It can also be used as a verb meaning to go to a place, such as "上班" (go to work) or "上学" (go to school).

Meanings

上shàng

on, above, on top of

书在桌子上。

The book is on the table.

上shàng

to go to, to attend, to get on

我每天早上上班。

I go to work every morning.

上shàng

previous, last (in time)

上个星期我很忙。

I was very busy last week.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as a location word 上 usually follows a noun (桌子上), unlike English 'on' which precedes.

  • Etymology

    originally a pictograph showing a mark above a line, meaning 'up' or 'above'.

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