上海

Shànghǎi

noun #8,871

Meanings

Literally 'above the sea' or 'on the sea'. The name refers to its location on the coast.

HSK 1

我在上海住了五年。

Wǒ zài Shànghǎi zhù le wǔ nián.

I lived in Shanghai for five years.

HSK 5

上海是一个国际大都市。

Shànghǎi shì yīgè guójì dàdūshì.

Shanghai is an international metropolis.

culture

Shanghai is known for its blend of Eastern and Western cultures, reflected in its architecture and cuisine.

usage

Shanghai is often abbreviated as 沪.

上 shàng

海 hǎi