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Korean

Meaning: upper, high rank, top; on, upon, in terms of
Part of Speech: Noun, Suffix

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Example sentences

이 사과는 품질이 상에 속한다.
This apple is of high quality.
국가의 선전 포고 없이 벌어진 사전은 국제법상 범죄로 간주된다.
A private war launched without a state's declaration of war is regarded as a crime under international law.

Usage Notes

Refers to the highest grade or level. As a suffix (상), it can mean 'on' or 'from the viewpoint of' (e.g., 역사상 - in history).

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