安上

ānshàng

verb #18,792

Meanings

1 to install
2 to fit
3 to mount

Characters

to install; to place

up; onto (complement)

Examples

师傅帮我们安上了新的门锁。

Shīfu bāng wǒmen ānshàng le xīn de ménsuǒ.

The repairman installed a new door lock for us.

他给自行车安上了一个新铃铛。

Tā gěi zìxíngchē ānshàng le yí gè xīn língdang.

He fitted a new bell onto the bicycle.

Tips

usage

安上 is a verb-complement construction: 安 (to install) + 上 (directional complement indicating completion/attachment). Similar to 装上 but 安上 implies more careful placement.

Stroke Order

安 ān

上 shàng