以上

yǐshàng

that level or higher

HSK 3

漢字分解

Usage of 以上

The word 以上 (yǐshàng) primarily means "above" or "more than" when referring to quantities, ages, or levels. It is commonly used to indicate a lower limit or threshold that is included. For example, prices, ages, or amounts can be described as 以上 to mean "at least" or "above" a certain number.

Besides numerical contexts, 以上 is also used at the end of statements or presentations to mean "that's all" or "the above-mentioned." This usage often appears in formal or semi-formal speech, such as meetings or reports.

Common collocations

  • 价格以上 (price above): used to specify minimum price
  • 以上 (18 years old and above): common age restriction phrase
  • 以上内容 (the above content): used to conclude or summarize

Notes

  • 以上 always includes the number or item mentioned before it.
  • It contrasts with 以下 (yǐxià), which means "below" or "less than."
  • When used to conclude a speech or text, it signals the end politely.
  • Avoid confusing 以上 with 以后 (yǐhòu, "after") or 以前 (yǐqián, "before").

例文

价格在一百元以上。

Jiàgé zài yì bǎi yuán yǐshàng.

The price is above 100 yuan.

请填写十八岁以上的申请人信息。

Qǐng tiánxiě shíbā suì yǐshàng de shēnqǐngrén xìnxī.

Please fill in the information of applicants aged 18 and above.

以上就是今天会议的全部内容。

Yǐshàng jiù shì jīntiān huìyì de quánbù nèiróng.

That is all the content of today's meeting.