上 shàng
up / on / above / go to
上 (shàng) means "up / on / above / go to" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 上
上课
shàngkè
to attend class
上网
shàngwǎng
to go online
上班
shàngbān
to go to work
爱
ài
to love
网站
wǎngzhàn
website
墙
qiáng
wall
睡觉
shuìjiào
to sleep
Frequently asked questions
What does 上 (shàng) mean in Chinese?
上 (shàng) means "up / on / above / go to" in Chinese. 上 (shàng) means "up / on / above / go to" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 上 in a sentence?
Use 上 (shàng) the way you would use "up / on / above / go to" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 上?
Common words that pair with 上 include 上课, 上网, 上班. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 上 (shàng) and 每 (měi)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 上 means "up / on / above / go to"; 每 means "every / each". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 上 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 上 (shàng) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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