above in Chinese
above in Chinese is 上边, 酸, 多 — above means in a position higher than something else; overhead of.
above in Chinese
上边
Pronounced: shàng bian
Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go. [first attested before 1150.]
酸
Pronounced: suān
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
上边
Pronounced: shàng bian
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
多
Pronounced: duō
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
What does "above" mean?
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prep In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
"A single bulb hung above the table."
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prep Greater than in amount, degree, or rank.
"Temperatures rose above thirty degrees."
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adv Earlier in a piece of writing; higher up on the same page.
"See the table above for full results."
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noun What was mentioned earlier in a document.
"All of the above applies equally to part-time staff."
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above in a sentence
- A single bulb hung above the table.
- Storm clouds gathered above the valley.
- Temperatures rose above thirty degrees.
- She was quickly promoted above her former manager.
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What is "above" in Chinese?
"above" in Chinese is 上边, 酸, 多. above means: In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
How do you pronounce 上边?
"above" in Chinese is 上边, pronounced "shàng bian".
How do you use "above" in a sentence?
Example: "A single bulb hung above the table." In Chinese, "above" is 上边, 酸, 多.
Are there other ways to say "above" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "above": 上边, 酸, 多.
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