尚 (shàng) - still & yet

尚Tone 4

shàng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 小

上姝

尚 · shàng

still;

yet;

to esteem;

to value;

ancient;

also used as a surname.

stillyetto esteem

Usage highlights

still notstill needesteem/valuefashionnoblerespect

Synonyms

  • 还— still; yet
  • 崇— to esteem; to worship
  • 尊— to respect; to honor

Antonyms

  • 鄙— to despise; to scorn
  • 贬— to belittle; to depreciate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He still hasn't arrived (尚未到达).
  • This matter requires further discussion (尚需讨论).
  • She is highly respected (备受尊尚).
  • Ancient style clothing (尚古服饰).

Collocations

  • still not(尚未)
  • still need(尚需)
  • esteem/value(崇尚)
  • fashion(时尚)
  • noble(高尚)
  • respect(尊尚)

Idioms

  • To value virtue and respect talent(尚德尚贤)
  • To esteem the virtuous and respect the worthy(尚贤使能)
  • To value martial spirit(尚武精神)
  • One's taste is too high to be satisfied(好尚过高)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in names to express admiration for virtues or ancient traditions.
  • Commonly appears in terms related to fashion and trends (时尚).
  • Used as a surname with historical roots dating back to ancient China.

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