Chinese

shàngmiàn
Meaning: above; on top of; surface; higher-up; preceding part
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

桌子上面放著一本書。
桌子上面放著一本书。
There is a book on the table.
這些水果放在籃子底部,已經被上面的重物擠壓變形了。
These fruits were placed at the bottom of the basket and have been squeezed out of shape by the heavy objects on top.
這張椅子太硬了,我想買個墊子放在上面。
This chair is too hard; I want to buy a cushion to put on it.
桌子上面有一本書。
There is a book on the table.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a physical location, an abstract aspect, or a higher level of authority.

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