水上

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shuǐ shàng
Meaning: on water
Example
船在水面上行驶。
shuǐ shàng

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水上 (shuǐ shàng) meaning in English
shuǐshàng

水上 means 'on water' or 'above water,' typically used to describe something located on the surface of a body of water. It is often used in geographical or directional contexts.

The character 水 (shuǐ) means 'water,' and 上 (shàng) means 'up' or 'above.' Together, they literally translate to 'on water,' indicating a position relative to the surface of water.

水上 is commonly used in phrases like 水上乐园 (shuǐ shàng lè yuán), meaning 'water park,' or 水上交通 (shuǐ shàng jiāo tōng), meaning 'water transportation.' It can also be used in more abstract ways, such as in the phrase 水上漂 (shuǐ shàng piāo), which metaphorically refers to something being unstable or floating without foundation.

💬 Example Sentences

船在水面上行驶。
shuǐ shàng
The boat is moving on the water.
他们计划在水上建一座桥。
shuǐ shàng
They plan to build a bridge over the water.

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