Chinese

shàngyóu
Meaning: upstream; leading position
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

上
游

Example sentences

We should protect the upstream of the river to ensure the water source is clean.
我們應該力爭上游,不斷超越自己。
我们应该力争上游,不断超越自己。
We should strive to excel and constantly surpass ourselves.
鮭魚會洄游到河流的上游產卵。
鲑鱼会洄游到河流的上游产卵。
Salmon migrate back to the upper reaches of rivers to spawn.

Usage Notes

Refers to the upper reaches of a river or a leading/advanced status.

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