It refers to a range that includes the specified limit and everything greater than it.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Used to indicate a number or standard inclusive of the limit.
- Commonly placed after nouns or quantities.
- Essential for expressing requirements, age limits, and thresholds.
Overview
- 1概述：‘以上’是一个高频词汇，在现代汉语中既可以作为方位词，也可以作为界限词。在A2级别中，最常用的含义是表示‘多于或等于某个标准’。2) 用法模式：通常置于名词或数量词之后，如‘18岁以上’、‘三小时以上’。它是一个后置修饰语，紧跟在所限定的对象之后。3) 常见语境：该词广泛应用于各类正式与非正式场合，例如说明书的年龄限制、会议通知的时间要求或政策文件中的标准界定。例如，在餐厅菜单或产品标签上，经常可以看到‘18岁以上方可购买’。4) 近义词辨析：与‘超过’不同，‘以上’包含所提到的数值本身，而‘超过’通常指严格大于该数值。与‘多于’相比，‘以上’的适用范围更广，不仅限于数量，也可用于抽象的条件或范围。
Examples
请在三小时以上的时间内完成作业。
everydayPlease finish the homework in three hours or more.
年收入十万元以上者需缴纳个人所得税。
formalThose with an annual income of 100,000 RMB or more must pay income tax.
这里有五十人以上参加活动。
informalThere are more than 50 people participating in the event.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
以上所述
The above-mentioned
以上内容
The above content
Often Confused With
Means 'to exceed' and is usually exclusive of the limit. It focuses on the action of surpassing a number.
The direct opposite of '以上'. It means 'below' or 'at or below', including the limit.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is highly versatile and used in both spoken and written Chinese. It is considered a neutral to formal register. Always ensure it follows the relevant noun or number.
Common Mistakes
Learners often put '以上' before the number, which is grammatically incorrect. Another mistake is forgetting that it includes the threshold value, leading to confusion in legal contexts.
Tips
Always place it after the quantity
Remember that '以上' acts as a suffix. Always attach it to the end of the number or noun phrase.
Inclusive vs Exclusive meaning
Be careful with context. '以上' is inclusive, meaning the threshold value is counted.
Formal usage in documents
In Chinese administrative documents, '以上' is the standard way to define legal age or minimum requirements.
Word Origin
The word is composed of '以' (by/using) and '上' (top/up). Historically, it signifies reaching the upper bound of a scale.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, thresholds are often strictly defined. Using '以上' correctly is essential for clear communication in business and social etiquette.
Memory Tip
Think of '以上' as a 'ceiling' marker. If you are 'at' the ceiling or 'above' it, you are '以上'.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions是的，包含。例如“10岁以上”意味着从10岁开始算起，10岁也包括在内。
“以上”包含本数，而“超过”通常指严格大于本数。在严谨的法律或规定中，这种区别非常重要。
通常不可以作为前置修饰词。它必须放在所限定的对象的后面。
Test Yourself
这部电影要求观众必须在18岁___。
表示年龄限制，且包含18岁，故用以上。
Score: /1
Summary
It refers to a range that includes the specified limit and everything greater than it.
- Used to indicate a number or standard inclusive of the limit.
- Commonly placed after nouns or quantities.
- Essential for expressing requirements, age limits, and thresholds.
Always place it after the quantity
Remember that '以上' acts as a suffix. Always attach it to the end of the number or noun phrase.
Inclusive vs Exclusive meaning
Be careful with context. '以上' is inclusive, meaning the threshold value is counted.
Formal usage in documents
In Chinese administrative documents, '以上' is the standard way to define legal age or minimum requirements.
Examples
3 of 3请在三小时以上的时间内完成作业。
Please finish the homework in three hours or more.
年收入十万元以上者需缴纳个人所得税。
Those with an annual income of 100,000 RMB or more must pay income tax.
这里有五十人以上参加活动。
There are more than 50 people participating in the event.
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