地上

shàng

Traditional: 地上

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Translation

on the ground, on the floor

Word origin

A compound of 地 (dì, ground, earth) and the locative 上 (shàng, on, above), forming the location phrase meaning on the ground or floor.

Origin
compound
Root
地 (dì, ground) + 上 (shàng, on)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 地

Stroke order for 上

Examples

The keys have fallen on the floor.

The child is sitting on the floor playing.

Do not throw rubbish on the ground.

luò

There are many fallen leaves on the ground.

shuāi

He accidentally fell onto the ground.

地上 (dìshàng) is the location phrase meaning on the ground or on the floor. It contrasts with 地下 (dìxià, underground) and is used wherever something rests on a surface below.

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This word is part of lesson 32.