English–Chinese
“above” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshàng fāng
Example
书架的上方有灰尘。shū jià de shàng fāng yǒu huī chén
There is dust above the bookshelf.
How to say “above” in Chinese
“Above” in Chinese is 上方 (shàng fāng).
The space or direction higher than a reference point, especially the area directly overhead.
Example sentences with 上方
照片是从上方拍的。zhào piān shì cóng shàng fāng pāi de
The photo was taken from above.
Tips for using 上方
- In conversation, this word often sounds more formal or diagram-like than ordinary location expressions, so it commonly appears in descriptions of layouts and positions.