Last time; the most recent past occurrence.
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- Refers to the most recent past occasion.
- Used to recall or mention a specific past event.
- Common in everyday conversations.
Overview
“上次”是一个表示时间顺序的副词或名词，指代最近一次发生的事情。它用来连接过去与现在，强调的是一次特定的、非指代的过去事件。例如，当你想回忆或提及某件“上一次”做过的事情时，就会用到这个词。
“上次”通常放在句首或主语之后，用来修饰整个句子或指代一个时间点。它可以单独使用，也可以与其他时间词语组合，如“上次（的）周末”、“上次（的）会议”。在口语中，它非常常用，是日常交流中不可或缺的一部分。
描述过往经历：用于讲述过去的经历，强调其发生的时间。例如：“上次去北京，我去了故宫。”
“上次”与“以前”的区别在于，“上次”特指最近的一次，而“以前”则泛指过去任何一个时间点，不一定是最近的。例如，“上次”去图书馆是上周，而“以前”去过很多次图书馆。另外，“先前”有时也与“上次”意思相近，但“先前”更偏向于在一系列事件中的前一个，或者在某个时间点之前不久。在日常口语中，“上次”的使用频率最高，因为它最直接、最具体地指向最近的过去。
Examples
上次我们一起吃饭，聊得很开心。
everydayLast time we ate together, we had a great time talking.
根据上次会议的记录，我们需要完成以下几项任务。
formalAccording to the minutes of the last meeting, we need to complete the following tasks.
哎，上次你说的那个笑话，我还没忘呢！
informalHey, I haven't forgotten that joke you told last time!
上次的研究结果表明，该假设可能不成立。
academicThe results of the previous study indicated that the hypothesis might not hold true.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
上次你说
Last time you said
上次去
went last time
就上次
just last time
Often Confused With
'上次' refers specifically to the most recent past occasion, while '以前' refers to any time in the past, not necessarily the most recent one.
'上次' is a specific instance of the past, whereas '之前' indicates a point in time preceding another event or time.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '上次' is very common in everyday spoken Chinese. It functions as a time adverbial, indicating the most recent past event. It is generally neutral in terms of formality but is more frequently used in informal and semi-formal contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '上次' (last time) with '以前' (in the past) or '下次' (next time). Ensure you are referring to the most recent past event when using '上次'. Avoid using it for events that happened long ago.
Tips
Recall the specific past
Use '上次' to pinpoint the most recent event.
Avoid with distant past
Don't use '上次' for events that happened long ago; '以前' is better.
Connecting past and present
'上次' helps link past experiences to current discussions or plans.
Word Origin
The word is a combination of '上' (up, previous) and '次' (time, occurrence). Together, they signify the 'previous time' or 'last occurrence'.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, referencing past interactions ('上次见面') or events is common in building rapport and continuity in relationships, whether personal or professional.
Memory Tip
Think of '上次' as 'last time' on a timeline. It's the immediately preceding point before 'now'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“上次”特指最近发生的那一次，而“以前”则泛指过去任何时间，不一定是最近的。例如，“上次”去公园是上周日，“以前”去过很多次公园。
“上次”通常放在句首，或者放在主语后面。例如：“上次我去过那里。” 或者 “我上次去过那里。”
可以。“上次的”后面通常会跟一个名词，表示“上一次的某物”。例如：“上次的会议很成功。”
“上次”在日常口语交流中最为常用，用于回忆、对比、安排或描述过往经历。
Test Yourself
___我们一起去看电影吧！
根据上下文，这里需要一个表示过去时间的词，指代上一次的提议或约定。
以下哪个句子正确使用了“上次”？
这三个句子都正确地使用了“上次”来指代最近一次发生的事情。
上次 / 我 / 考试 / 没 / 好 / 考
这是最符合中文语法的句子结构，主语+时间状语+谓语。
Score: /3
Summary
Last time; the most recent past occurrence.
- Refers to the most recent past occasion.
- Used to recall or mention a specific past event.
- Common in everyday conversations.
Recall the specific past
Use '上次' to pinpoint the most recent event.
Avoid with distant past
Don't use '上次' for events that happened long ago; '以前' is better.
Connecting past and present
'上次' helps link past experiences to current discussions or plans.
Examples
4 of 4上次我们一起吃饭，聊得很开心。
Last time we ate together, we had a great time talking.
根据上次会议的记录，我们需要完成以下几项任务。
According to the minutes of the last meeting, we need to complete the following tasks.
哎，上次你说的那个笑话，我还没忘呢！
Hey, I haven't forgotten that joke you told last time!
上次的研究结果表明，该假设可能不成立。
The results of the previous study indicated that the hypothesis might not hold true.
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点儿
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一下
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异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
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上边
A2above, on top
上面
A1on, above, over
