English–Chinese

“online” in Chinese

Chinese

Also在线 (zài xiàn) · 线上 (xiàn shàng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinwǎng shàng

Example

我常常在网上买东西。wǒ cháng cháng zài wǎng shàng mǎi dōng xī

I often buy things online.

Illustration for 网上 (online)

How to say “online” in Chinese

“Online” in Chinese is 网上 (wǎng shàng).

A virtual space that serves as the setting for an activity.

Full entry for 网上: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 网上

她在网上看书。tā zài wǎng shàng kàn shū

She reads books online.

Tips for using 网上

  • In Chinese, 网上 (wǎngshàng, "online") often comes before the verb it describes, and this position shows the internet as the setting for the action.

Other Chinese words for “online”

我们可以在线订票。wǒ men ké yǐ zài xiàn dìng piào

We can book tickets online.

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线上

xiàn shàng

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我喜欢线上购物。wǒ xǐ huān xiàn shàng gòu wù

I like shopping online.

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