上方

shàngfāng

noun HSK 7-9 #8,594

Meanings

1 above
2 overhead
3 upper part

Characters

direction; side

The upper direction — above.

Examples

请看屏幕上方的提示。

Qǐng kàn píngmù shàngfāng de tíshì.

Please look at the prompt at the top of the screen.

桥的上方飞过一群鸟。

Qiáo de shàngfāng fēiguò yī qún niǎo.

A flock of birds flew over the bridge.

Tips

usage

上方 is more formal and precise than 上面 (shàngmiàn). Use 上方 for spatial directions in written/formal contexts (instructions, descriptions), and 上面 in casual speech.

Stroke Order

上 shàng

方 fāng