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“top” in Chinese

Chinese

Also上边 (shàng biān) · 上面 (shàng miàn) · 上头 (shàng tou) · 顶端 (dǐng duān) · 顶部 (dǐng bù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinshàng yī

Example

这件上衣很适合你。zhè jiàn shàng yī hěn shì hé nǐ

This top looks very good on you.

Illustration for 上衣 (top)

How to say “top” in Chinese

“Top” in Chinese is 上衣 (shàng yī).

A garment that covers the upper part of the body, worn alone or under another layer.

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

Example sentences with 上衣

她去商店试穿了那件上衣。tā qù shāng diàn shì chuān le nà jiàn shàng yī

She went to the store to try on that top.

Tips for using 上衣

  • The Chinese category is broader than the English word shirt, so it can refer to several kinds of upper-body clothing when the exact style is not important.

Other Chinese words for “top”

桌子上边有个杯子。zhuō zi shàng biān yǒu gè bēi zi

There is a cup on top of the table.

桌子上面有一本书。zhuō zi shàng miàn yǒu yì běn shū

There is a book on top of the table.

桌子上头有一本书。zhuō zi shàng tou yǒu yì běn shū

There is a book on top of the table.

箱子的顶端有点破损。xiāng zi de dǐng duān yóu diǎn pò sǔn

The top of the box is slightly damaged.

盒子的顶部可以打开。hé zi de dǐng bù ké yǐ dǎ kāi

The top of the box can be opened.

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