上 (shǎng)

used in 上聲|上声[shang3 sheng1]

Etymology

Originally a small line or dot above a longer line, indicating "up". The vertical line was added to distinguish the character from 二 (two). Opposite of 下.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“丄，高也。此古文上，指事也。上，篆文丄。”

Example sentences

  1. 穿上。 — Put it on.
  2. 上马。 — Get on the horse.
  3. 上楼。 — Go up the stairs.
  4. 马上！ — Now!
  5. 向上！ — Ascend!

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