上面

shàngmiàn

above; on top

nounHSK 3.0 word list · Band 2
Dictionary entry

on top of; above-mentioned

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上
面

See it in sentences

书在桌子上面。

Shū zài zhuōzi shàngmiàn.

English

The book is on the desk.

上面有字。

Shàngmiàn yǒu zì.

English

There is writing on it.

Goes with

  • 在上面on top
  • 桌子上面on the table
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上
面

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