English–Chinese
“top and bottom” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshàng xià
Example
把柜子的上下都检查一遍。bǎ guì zi de shàng xià dōu jiǎn chá yí biàn
Check the top and bottom of the cabinet.
How to say “top and bottom” in Chinese
“Top and bottom” in Chinese is 上下 (shàng xià).
A vertical pair spanning the upper and lower ends of something, with the space or movement between them treated as one range.
Example sentences with 上下
他要处理好和同事的上下关系。tā yào chú lǐ hǎo hé tóng shì de shàng xià guān xì
He needs to handle the hierarchical relationship with his colleagues well.
Tips for using 上下
- This word is useful when one action applies to the upper and lower parts of the same object, rather than to two separate objects.