What does 上面 mean in Chinese?

上面 (shàng mian) means "on top of; above-mentioned" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 2.

How do you pronounce 上面?

上面 is pronounced "shàng mian" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 上面?

上面 is an HSK 2 word on the new HSK exam syllabus.

What characters make up 上面?

上面 is made up of the characters 上, 面. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 上面?

You can practice writing 上面 using our stroke order tool.

上面 (shàng mian), on top of

上面

shàng mian

on top of; above-mentioned

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上面

Definitions

on top of
above-mentioned

Example Sentences

桌子上面有一本书。

Zhuōzi shàngmiàn yǒu yī běn shū

There is a book on top of the table

HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 2
HSK 2.0: Not listed
HSK Lord study list: HSK 3 list

上面: New to the HSK lists at HSK 2. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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