How to Write 丄
The character 丄 (shàng) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
丄 is pronounced shàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means up; above (archaic form of 上).
Common Words with 丄
丄声
shàng shēng
rising tone (the third tone in Mandarin)
丄古
shàng gǔ
ancient times; antiquity
丄位
shàng wèi
high position; superior position
Example Sentences
这是汉语的丄声。
zhè shì hàn yǔ de shàng shēng
This is the rising tone in Chinese.
丄古时期非常遥远。
shàng gǔ shí qī fēi cháng yáo yuǎn
Ancient times are very distant.
他坐在房间的丄位。
tā zuò zài fáng jiān de shàng wèi
He is sitting in the seat of honor in the room.
Practice Writing 丄 (shàng)
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