English–Chinese

“top bunk” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshàng pù

Example

我睡在上铺。wǒ shuì zài shàng pù

I sleep in the top bunk.

Illustration for 上铺 (top bunk)

How to say “top bunk” in Chinese

“Top bunk” in Chinese is 上铺 (shàng pù).

A bed positioned on the upper level of a stacked sleeping space, such as a bunk bed or a sleeper berth.

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

Example sentences with 上铺

我妹妹刚换到上铺，很高兴。wǒ mèi mèi gāng huàn dào shàng pù hěn gāo xìng

My younger sister just moved to the top bunk and is very happy.

Tips for using 上铺

  • English uses different everyday terms for this position in a bunk bed and on a sleeper train, while Chinese uses one compact word in both settings.

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