How is 上边 pronounced?

上边 is pronounced “shàng bian” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 上边?

上边 belongs to HSK 1 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

HSK 1f,n

上边

Traditional: 上邊

shàng bian

上边 (shàng bian) means “the top; above; overhead; upwards; the top margin; above-mentioned; those higher up”. It is an HSK 1 Chinese word (traditional 上邊) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How to write 上边

Practice each character:

上边

Example

书在桌子上边。

Shū zài zhuōzi shàngbian.

The book is on top of the table.

More HSK 1 vocabulary

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Frequently asked questions

What does 上边 mean?: 上边 (shàng bian) means “the top; above; overhead; upwards; the top margin; above-mentioned; those higher up”. It is an HSK 1 word.
How is 上边 pronounced?: 上边 is pronounced “shàng bian” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 上边?: 上边 belongs to HSK 1 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Updated: 2026-07-18