丄 (shàng) - An ancient form of 上 (shàng), meaning 'above',

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shàng ｜ 2 strokes ｜ radical: 一

善上

丄 · shàng

An ancient form of 上 (shàng), meaning 'above', 'on', 'top', 'up', 'previous', 'first (volume)'.

An ancient form of 上 (shàng), meaning 'above',

Usage highlights

Ancient form of 上Kangxi radicalHistorical characterAbovePreviousFirst volume

Synonyms

  • 上— above, up, previous (modern equivalent)

Antonyms

  • 下— below, down, next

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is the ancient form of 'up' (上).
  • It appears in historical texts and dictionaries.
  • Used in the Kangxi dictionary radical system.

Collocations

  • Ancient form of 上(上)
  • Kangxi radical(部首)
  • Historical character(古字)
  • Above(上面)
  • Previous(上一个)
  • First volume(上卷)

Idioms

  • Ancient character for 'above'(上)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 丄 is an ancient variant of the modern character 上, primarily found in historical texts and classical dictionaries.
  • It represents the concept of 'above' or 'up' and is part of the foundational character set used in Chinese lexicography.

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