Chinese
shàngjí
Meaning: superior; higher authorities
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

上級
上
級
上级
上
级

Example sentences

We must obey the instructions of our superiors.
這個項目還在等待上級的審批。
这个项目还在等待上级的审批。
This project is still waiting for approval from higher-ups.
他將報告提交給上級批示。
他将报告提交给上级批示。
He submitted the report to his superior for instructions.
關於這項計畫,我們正在等待上級的批示。
关于这项计划,我们正在等待上级的批示。
Regarding this project, we are waiting for written instructions from the superiors.
上級已經下達了撤退的命令。
上级已经下达了撤退的命令。
The higher-ups have already issued the order to retreat.
上級應該關心下級的福利。
上级应该关心下级的福利。
Superiors should care about the welfare of their subordinates.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person or organization of higher rank in a hierarchy.

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