上 (shàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 上 (shàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 上 (shàng) means "Up; above; to go up". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 一.

Q: How do you write 上 stroke by stroke?

上 has 3 strokes. The radical is 一. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 上 and 一?

上 (shàng) and 一 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 上?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 一. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 上?

Common words containing 上 include: 上课 (shàng kè) — To attend class; to go to class; 上网 (shàng wǎng) — To surf the internet; 上午 (shàng wǔ) — Morning; AM.

How to Write 上

The character 上 (shàng) is written with 3 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

上 is pronounced shàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Up; above; to go up.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 上 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 上

上课 shàng kè

To attend class; to go to class

上网 shàng wǎng

To surf the internet

上午 shàng wǔ

Morning; AM

Example Sentences

我们现在上课。

wǒ men xiàn zài shàng kè

We are having class now.

他喜欢上网看电影。

tā xǐ huān shàng wǎng kàn diàn yǐng

He likes watching movies online.

我上午不在家。

wǒ shàng wǔ bù zài jiā

I am not at home in the morning.

Similar Characters

一 yī

丁 dīng

丂 kǎo

Practice Writing 上 (shàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 上

What does 上 (shàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 上 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 上 and 一?

What mistakes do learners make writing 上?

What common words use 上?

How to Write 上 (shàng)