thượng
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thượng means upper; higher; top.
Meanings of thượng in English
Adjective
- only in fixed expressions upper; higher; top
- sông Nin Thượngthe Upper Nile
Verb
- colloquial to put or bring (something) up on (a place in an unsightly way, where the thing does not belong); to put up high; to jump up
Words with thượng
Synonyms and antonyms of thượng
Antonyms
Example sentences with thượng
- Tôi thực sự cảm thấy thượng hại ông lão đó, ông ấy sống một mình và không có gia đình. I really feel sorry for that old man who lives alone and has no family.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 上.
Frequently asked questions
What does thượng mean in English?
thượng (adjective) means "upper; higher; top".
How do you pronounce thượng?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰɨəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: thượng — heavy tone (nặng).
Is thượng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thượng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 上.