上面 shàngmiàn on top of
on top of; above-mentioned
How to remember 上面: 上 above + 面 face = on top of.
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How it is used
- Location noun 'on top / above' - 桌子上面 (zhuōzi shàngmiàn) on top of the table.
- Contrast the counterpart 下面 (xiàmiàn, below); note bare 上 alone also works: 桌子上.
- Figuratively 'the higher-ups / the authorities': 上面的意思 (shàngmiàn de yìsi) what the bosses want.
Example sentences
- 冰厚得足以让我在上面走路。 Bīnghòu de zúyǐ ràng wǒ zài shàngmiàn zǒulù.The ice was thick enough for me to walk on.
- 为什么我们在这上面浪费时间？ Wèishénme wǒmen zài zhè shàngmiàn làngfèishíjiān?Why are we wasting time with this?
- 请不要忘记寄信前要在上面贴邮票。 Qǐng búyào wàngjì jìxìn qiányào zài shàngmiàn tiē yóupiào.Please don't forget to put a stamp on the letter before mailing it.