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“uphill slope” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshàng pō

Example

前面有个上坡，小心点。qián miàn yǒu gè shàng pō xiǎo xīn diǎn

There's an uphill slope ahead, so be careful.

Illustration for 上坡 (uphill slope)

How to say “uphill slope” in Chinese

“Uphill slope” in Chinese is 上坡 (shàng pō).

A stretch of road that rises ahead, turning forward movement into a climb.

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

Example sentences with 上坡

公交车在上坡时会减速。gōng jiāo chē zài shàng pō shí huì jiǎn sù

The bus slows down when going uphill.

Tips for using 上坡

  • English often uses "uphill" as an adjective or adverb, while Chinese also uses this word as a compact label for a road section in route talk.

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