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上面
shàngmiàn
Description
“上面”指一个东西的上边或者高的地方，跟“下面”是相反的意思。
"上面" refers to the upper part or a high place of something, opposite to "下面".
我们也可以用它说前面写过的内容，比如“上面说的那些话”。
We can also use it to refer to previously mentioned content, like "the words said above."
Meanings
上面shàngmiàn
on top; above; the upper part
桌子上面有一本书。
There is a book on the table.
上面shàngmiàn
aforementioned; mentioned earlier (in text/speech)
上面说的都很重要。
Everything mentioned above is important.
上面shàngmiàn
higher authorities; superiors
这件事要问上面。
This matter needs to be asked to the higher-ups.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
上 (up/above) + 面 (side/surface), literally 'the upper side'.
- Nuance
often takes 在 before it and needs no 的 with a preceding noun (桌子上面).
In videos
“现在这个电梯就会从上面下来下来”
“上面居然写了“网红打卡点”四个字”
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