地上
dìshàngTraditional: 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
地
上
Examples
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The keys have fallen on the floor.
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The child is sitting on the floor playing.
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Do not throw rubbish on the ground.
落叶。
There are many fallen leaves on the ground.
摔。
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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