上传

shàngchuán

to upload

HSK 5

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"上传" means "to upload," referring to transferring data or files from a local device to a remote server or platform.

Common Contexts

Used in technology and internet contexts, such as uploading files, photos, videos, or documents to websites, cloud storage, or social media.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

It is a neutral, technical term commonly used in everyday digital communication.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse with "下载" (download), which is the opposite action.

例文

请把文件上传到服务器。

Qǐng bǎ wénjiàn shàngchuán dào fúwùqì.

Please upload the file to the server.

他上传了很多照片到社交媒体。

Tā shàngchuán le hěn duō zhàopiàn dào shèjiāo méitǐ.

He uploaded many photos to social media.

上传速度太慢,文件还没传完。

Shàngchuán sùdù tài màn, wénjiàn hái méi chuán wán.

The upload speed is too slow; the file hasn't finished uploading yet.

你可以通过手机上传视频吗?

Nǐ kěyǐ tōngguò shǒujī shàngchuán shìpín ma?

Can you upload videos via your phone?