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Basic Meaning

n
upper part; top; above; previous (in order); superior; high-quality
Noun indicating high position, order, rank, or quality; opposite of 下.
位置在高处的，跟“下”相对。①次序在前的。②等级高的或质量高的，好的。
Words:
山上上面上级上策上卷上篇
Antonyms:
下
Sentences:
  1. 书(shū)在(zài)桌(zhuō)子(zi)上(shàng)面(mian)。
    The book is on the table.
  2. 他(tā)是(shì)我(wǒ)的(de)上(shàng)级(jí)。
    He is my superior.
v
to go up; to ascend; to go to; to proceed; to submit
Verb for movement from low to high, going to a place, advancing, or presenting.
由低处到高处。①去，到。②向前进。③进呈。
Words:
上楼上山上北京上街上书上交
Antonyms:
下
Sentences:
  1. 我(wǒ)们(men)上(shàng)楼(lóu)吧(ba)。
    Let's go upstairs.
  2. 他(tā)明(míng)天(tiān)上(shàng)北(běi)京(jīng)。
    He is going to Beijing tomorrow.
v
to appear on stage/field; to perform
Verb for making an appearance in a specific setting (stage, sports field, etc.).
出现在某些场合。
Words:
上场上演上阵
Synonyms:
登 出
Antonyms:
下
Sentences:
  1. 演(yǎn)员(yuán)们(men)准(zhǔn)备(bèi)上(shàng)场(chǎng)了(le)。
    The actors are ready to go on stage.
adv
upward; upwards
Adverb indicating direction toward a higher position.
向上面。
Words:
上升上进上告上缴上浮
Antonyms:
下
Sentences:
  1. 气(qì)球(qiú)慢(màn)慢(màn)上(shàng)升(shēng)。
    The balloon is slowly rising.
  2. 他(tā)工(gōng)作(zuò)很(hěn)上(shàng)进(jìn)。
    He is very motivated at work.
v
to add; to replenish; to increase
Verb for adding materials, supplies, or increasing something.
增加；添补。
Words:
上料上货上油上肥上膘
Sentences:
  1. 店(diàn)员(yuán)正(zhèng)在(zài)给(gěi)货(huò)架(jià)上(shàng)货(huò)。
    The clerk is restocking the shelves.
  2. 给(gěi)机(jī)器(qì)上(shàng)点(diǎn)油(yóu)。
    Add some oil to the machine.
v
to record; to be published; to appear on TV/media
Verb for being recorded, published, or appearing in media.
记录；登载或出现在电视画面上。
Words:
上报上电视上账上报纸上广告
Sentences:
  1. 这(zhè)条(tiáo)新(xīn)闻(wén)明(míng)天(tiān)会(huì)上(shàng)报(bào)。
    This news will be reported in the newspaper tomorrow.
  2. 他(tā)上(shàng)电(diàn)视(shì)了(le)！
    He appeared on TV!
v
to reach; to attain (a certain level or amount)
Verb often used with numbers or levels to indicate reaching a threshold.
达到；够（一定程度、数量）。
Words:
上等级上千人上年纪上档次上百人成千上万
Sentences:
  1. 这(zhè)个(ge)城(chéng)市(shì)有(yǒu)上(shàng)千(qiān)万(wàn)人(rén)口(kǒu)。
    This city has a population of over ten million.
  2. 他(tā)已(yǐ)经(jīng)上(shàng)年(nián)纪(jì)了(le)。
    He is already old.
n
suffix indicating: on; in; at; within; regarding
Noun suffix attached to other nouns to indicate location, scope, or aspect.
放在名词后。①表示在某一物体的表面。②表示在中间。③表示在某一事物的范围内。④表示方面。
Words:
半路上心上桌面上会上书上
Sentences:
  1. 桌(zhuō)子(zi)上(shàng)有(yǒu)一(yì)本(běn)书(shū)。
    There is a book on the table.
  2. 会(huì)上(shàng)大(dà)家(jiā)讨(tǎo)论(lùn)了(le)很(hěn)多(duō)问(wèn)题(tí)。
    Many issues were discussed at the meeting.
v
directional complement: upward; achieving a result; starting and continuing
Verb complement used after another verb to indicate upward movement, successful outcome, or inception of an action.
趋向动词。用在动词后。①表示由低处向高处。②表示有了结果或达到目的；符合某种标准或称号。③表示开始并继续。
Words:
奉上上菜上供
Antonyms:
下
Sentences:
  1. 他(tā)爬(pá)上(shàng)了(le)山(shān)顶(dǐng)。
    He climbed up to the mountain top.
  2. 我(wǒ)爱(ài)上(shàng)了(le)这(zhè)座(zuò)城(chéng)市(shì)。
    I fell in love with this city.
n
emperor; superior; elder
Formal/archaic noun referring to a ruler or person of higher status/seniority.
古代指皇帝，泛指地位、辈分高的人。
Words:
皇上上谕长上上行下效
Sentences:
  1. 古(gǔ)代(dài)，皇(huáng)上(shàng)拥(yōng)有(yǒu)最(zuì)高(gāo)权(quán)力(lì)。
    In ancient times, the emperor held supreme power.
  2. 我(wǒ)们(men)要(yào)尊(zūn)敬(jìng)长(zhǎng)上(shàng)。
    We should respect our elders.
v
to serve (food/drinks); to bring to the table
Verb specifically for serving meals or beverages.
把饭菜等端上桌子。
Words:
上茶上菜上饭上汤上水果
Sentences:
  1. 服(fú)务(wù)员(yuán)给(gěi)我(wǒ)们(men)上(shàng)了(le)茶(chá)。
    The waiter served us tea.
  2. 菜(cài)已(yǐ)经(jīng)上(shàng)齐(qí)了(le)。
    The dishes have all been served.
v
to install; to fit; to attach
Verb for assembling or fixing parts together.
把一件东西安装在另一件东西上；把一件东西的两部分安装在一起。
Words:
上锁上螺丝上刺刀上门窗
Synonyms:
安 装
Sentences:
  1. 请(qǐng)把(bǎ)门(mén)锁(suǒ)上(shàng)。
    Please lock the door.
  2. 他(tā)正(zhèng)在(zài)给(gěi)家(jiā)具(jù)上(shàng)螺(luó)丝(sī)。
    He is screwing screws into the furniture.
v
to apply; to coat; to paint
Verb for putting a substance (medicine, paint, color) onto a surface.
涂；搽。
Words:
上药上漆上颜色
Synonyms:
涂 搽 抹
Sentences:
  1. 医(yī)生(shēng)给(gěi)伤(shāng)口(kǒu)上(shàng)了(le)药(yào)。
    The doctor applied medicine to the wound.
  2. 这(zhè)面(miàn)墙(qiáng)需(xū)要(yào)上(shàng)漆(qī)。
    This wall needs to be painted.
v
to wind up (a clock/spring)
Verb specifically for tightening the spring of a clock or similar mechanism.
拧紧发条。
Words:
上弦
Sentences:
  1. 爷(yé)爷(ye)每(měi)天(tiān)给(gěi)钟(zhōng)上(shàng)弦(xián)。
    Grandpa winds the clock every day.
v
to attend; to go to (class/work/etc.)
Verb for participating in scheduled activities like work, school, or exercises.
按规定时间进行某种活动。
Words:
上课上工上班上操上朝
Sentences:
  1. 我(wǒ)每(měi)天(tiān)八(bā)点(diǎn)上(shàng)班(bān)。
    I go to work at eight every day.
  2. 学(xué)生(shēng)们(men)正(zhèng)在(zài)上(shàng)课(kè)。
    The students are having class.

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