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上 (shàng) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

上

shàng

HSK 23 strokesRadical: 一 (one)

Full dictionary entry for 上 →

Character Breakdown

A line above the base — up

Details

Pinyin	shàng
Meanings	up
Stroke Count	3
Radical	一 (#1 — one)
HSK Levels	HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#181 most common

Words Containing 上

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
上	shàng	up	HSK 2
上午	shàngwǔ	morning	HSK 2
上班	shàngbān	to go to work	HSK 2
早上	zǎoshang	morning	HSK 2
晚上	wǎnshang	evening	HSK 2
上网	shàngwǎng	Surf the Internet	HSK 3
马上	mǎshàng	Right off	HSK 3
上当	shàngdàng	When	HSK 5
不相上下	bùxiāngshàngxià	equally matched	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

下

上 (shàng) ≠ 下 (xià), down

止

上 (shàng) ≠ 止

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 上 mean in Chinese?

上 (shàng) means "up" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 2, 3, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 上 have?

The Chinese character 上 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 一 (one).

What is the radical of 上?

The radical of 上 is 一 (one, Kangxi radical #1).

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