shàng

to go up; on top; above

Character data

HSK 1
Frequency 16th character
Radical ⼀ (1.2)
Strokes 3
Index # 36

Definitions

上 shàng
  1. 1. to go up
  2. 2. on top
  3. 3. above
  4. 4. upper
  5. 5. to get onto
  6. 6. to attend (class or university)
  7. 7. previous
  8. 8. first (of multiple parts)
  9. 9. to climb
  10. 10. upon
上 shǎng
  1. 1. see shǎng shēng

Stroke order

上 stroke order diagram
上 stroke order animation

Words containing 上

Word Meaning
bottom to top (of listing)
bottom to top
not to know one's place
there's more than one way to skin a cat
there's more than one way to skin a cat
there is nothing the determined person can't accomplish (idiom)
there is nothing the determined person can't accomplish (idiom)
actually; in fact; in reality
to disrespect one's superiors; to offend one's elders
to gain the upper hand; to take the lead
to ascend slowly
to ascend slowly
ice-sports
ice-sports
First book of Kings
First book of Kings
First book of Kings
First book of Kings
Growth Enterprise Markets (GEM)
Growth Enterprise Markets (GEM)
to strive for mastery (idiom); aiming for the best result
to strive for mastery (idiom); aiming for the best result
I'll take care of it; leave it to me (idiom)
a book is not judged by its cover (idiom)