COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 上 is built
Traditional etymology note: One stroke on top of another; compare 下 (below)
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How to Write 上 (shàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) up; upper; above; previous
shàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shàng
上
(bound form) up; upper; above; previous
Common words
shàng bān
上班
to go to work; to be on duty; to start work; to go to the office
shàng kè
上课
to go to class; to attend class; to go to teach a class
shàng wǔ
上午
morning
shàng xué
上学
to go to school; to attend school
wǎn shàng
晚上
evening; night; in the evening
zǎo shàng
早上
early morning
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
上
上
上
上
上
上
上
上
LEARNING TIP
Remember 上
Say “shàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 上
Common words and phrases
shàng bān
to go to work; to be on duty; to start work; to go to the office
shàng kè
to go to class; to attend class; to go to teach a class
shàng wǔ
morning
shàng xué
to go to school; to attend school
wǎn shàng
evening; night; in the evening
zǎo shàng
early morning
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“上”。
Zhège zì shì “shàng”.
This character is “上”.
我正在学习“上”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shàng” zì.
I am learning the character “上”.
请写一遍“上”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shàng”.
Please write “上” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 上?
上 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 上 (shàng) mean?
上 (shàng) means (bound form) up; upper; above; previous.
What is the radical of 上?
The radical of 上 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.