上游 shàngyóu upper reaches (of a river)
upper reaches (of a river); upper level; upper echelon; upstream
How to remember 上游: 上 above + 游 tour = upper reaches (of a river).
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How it is used
- 'Upper reaches of a river'; figuratively a leading position or the upstream end of a supply chain - 力争上游 (lìzhēng shàngyóu) strive to be among the best.
- Contrast 下游 (lower reaches / a lagging position / downstream).