HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
上 — up, above, on, to go up
- Reading
- shàng
- Meaning
- up, above, on, to go up
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
上 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is shàng and it means up, above, on, to go up. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
上 appears in everyday chinese words such as 上 (up, on), 上午 (morning) and 上学 (go to school).
Chinese words containing 上
Frequently asked questions
What does 上 mean in Chinese?
上 means up, above, on, to go up in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 上 read?
上 is read shàng. Reading it inside real words — 上 and 上午 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 上 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 上 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 上 in a word?
A common word containing 上 is 上 (shàng) — "up, on". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 上 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 上 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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