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上海

Shànghǎi
noun #8,871

Meanings

  1. 1 Shanghai (major city in China)

Characters

上
shàng
above; on; up
海
hǎi
sea; ocean
Literally 'above the sea' or 'on the sea'. The name refers to its location on the coast.

Examples

我在上海住了五年。
Wǒ zài Shànghǎi zhù le wǔ nián.
I lived in Shanghai for five years.
上海是一个国际大都市。
Shànghǎi shì yī ge guójì dà dūshì.
Shanghai is an international metropolis.

Tips

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 (Hù).

Stroke Order

上 shàng
海 hǎi

Related Words

海上 hǎishàng #5,650
at sea / on the sea / maritime
上衣 shàngyī HSK 3 #4,967
jacket / upper garment
上演 shàngyǎn HSK 6 #4,711
to stage (a play); to put on a show / to screen (a movie); to perform; to unfold (of events)
上门 shàngmén HSK 4 #4,426
to visit (someone's home) / to come to the door / door-to-door
上升 shàngshēng HSK 3 #4,375
to rise / to ascend
上台 shàngtái HSK 6 #4,089
to go on stage; to mount a platform / to come to power; to take office
上来 shànglái HSK 3 #3,920
to come up
上车 shàngchē HSK 1 #3,736
to get on (a bus, train, car, etc.)
上午 shàngwǔ HSK 1 #3,543
morning (before noon) / a.m.
上场 shàngchǎng HSK 7 #3,319
to enter the field / to go on stage / to appear (in a game or performance)
上海 Shànghǎi
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