上 Stroke Order

How to write 上 (shàng) – above; on top; upper

上
Pinyin
shàng
Meaning
above; on top; upper
Strokes
3
Radical
一
Components
⺊一
Level
HSK 1

💡 One stroke on top of another; compare 下 (below)

Step-by-Step Stroke Order of 上

上 is written with 3 strokes. The red stroke shows the stroke to write in each step.

Stroke order diagram of 上 (shàng), 3 strokes, step by step

HSK 1 Words with 上

  • 上shàngabove; on top; upper

    书在桌子上。

    shū zài zhuō zi shàng

    The book is on the table.

  • 上午shàng wǔmorning; a.m.

    上午我在家。

    shàng wǔ wǒ zài jiā

    I am home in the morning.

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