尙 (shàng) - still, yet & even
尙 · shàng
still, yet;
even;
fairly;
rather;
to esteem;
to value;
ancient equivalent of 尚.
still, yetevenfairly
Usage highlights
still notfairly goodesteem and valueancient character for 尚highly valuestill young
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He still hasn't arrived (尚未到达).
- This is fairly good (尙可).
- We highly value your opinion (尙祈指教).
- The ancient text uses the character 尙 (古文中用尙字).
Collocations
- still not(尚未)
- fairly good(尙可)
- esteem and value(尙重)
- ancient character for 尚(尙字)
- highly value(尙祈)
- still young(尙幼)
Idioms
- Still young and immature(尙在年幼)
- The matter is not yet settled(事尙未了)
- Respect the virtuous and value the capable(尙贤使能)
Cultural background
FAQ- 尙 is an ancient variant of 尚, used in classical texts and calligraphy.
- The character carries connotations of respect, esteem, and continuation.
- In historical contexts, it often appears in formal documents and classical literature.