(shàng) - still, yet & even

Tone 4

shàng | 8 strokes | radical: 小

· 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

Synonyms

  • still, yet; to esteem
  • still, yet
  • still, yet

Antonyms

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.

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