What 上面 means
- Above (over - on top of)
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上面 in a sentence
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Questions about 上面
What does 上面 mean in English?
上面 is pronounced shàngmian and means Above (over - on top of).
How do you pronounce 上面?
上面 is shàngmian in pinyin — written shangmian without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.
What are the characters in 上面?
上面 is written with 2 characters: 上 (shàng) Above (on - go up - upper - first), 面 (miàn) Face (surface - aspect - flour - noodles). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.
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