上次
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Meaning: last time
How to Understand
上次
上次 means 'last time' or 'the previous time.' It refers to a specific past event that occurred before the current one, often used in conversations to compare past and present situations.
The character 上 (shàng) means 'above' or 'previous,' while 次 (cì) means 'time' or 'occasion.' Together, they form a compound word meaning 'the previous time.'
上次 is commonly used in daily conversations to refer to past experiences, such as meetings, events, or actions. It can also be used in phrases like 上次见面 (last time we met) or 上次考试 (last exam). Understanding this term helps learners grasp how Chinese speakers refer to past events in a clear and concise way.
Example Sentences
上次我去北京的时候，参观了故宫。
Last time I went to Beijing, I visited the Forbidden City.
上次你答应帮我复习，但你忘记了。
Last time you promised to help me study, but you forgot.