COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 丄 is built
Traditional etymology note: One stroke on top of another; variant of 上
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How to Write 丄 (shàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
old variant of 上[shang4]
shàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 2 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shàng
丄
old variant of 上[shang4]
Common words
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old variant of 上[shang4]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 丄
Say “shàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 2 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 丄
Common words and phrases
shàng
old variant of 上[shang4]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“丄”。
Zhège zì shì “shàng”.
This character is “丄”.
我正在学习“丄”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shàng” zì.
I am learning the character “丄”.
请写一遍“丄”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shàng”.
Please write “丄” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 丄?
丄 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 丄 (shàng) mean?
丄 (shàng) means old variant of 上[shang4].
What is the radical of 丄?
The radical of 丄 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.