上
Meaning:
above, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous
HSK 1
Frequency:
#49
Pinyin:
shàng
Strokes:
3
Radical:
一
How to Write 上 - 3 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
1
2
3
About "上" in Chinese
The Chinese character 上 (shàng) means "above, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 3 strokes. Common words containing 上 include: 上下, 上乘, 世上.
📚 Words and Phrases with 上
Common words containing this character
上下
the top and bottom of sth
HSK 2
上乘
first-class
HSK 2
世上
on earth
HSK 2
之上
above
HSK 2
井上
Inoue (Japanese surname, pr. "ee-no-oo-ay")
HSK 2
以上
that level or higher; that amount or more
HSK 2
加上
plus
HSK 2
北上
to go up north
HSK 2
升上
(of an employee) to be promoted to (a higher rank)
HSK 2
史上
in history
HSK 2
💬 Example Sentences with 上
See how "上" is used in context
1
书在桌子上。
The book is on the table.
2
我们上去吧。
Let's go up.
3
晚上见！
See you tonight!
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: One stroke on top of another; compare 下 (below)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "上"?
- The pinyin is shàng
- How many strokes does "上" have?
- It has 3 strokes
- What does "上" mean?
- above, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous
- What is the radical of "上"?
- The radical is "一"