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上个星期

shanggexingqi /ʂaŋ kə ɕíŋ tʰì/
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It is the standard way to refer to the previous week in Mandarin.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to the week immediately preceding the current one.
  • Used as a time adverbial in sentences.
  • Commonly interchangeable with the more formal term '上周'.

1) 概览：上个星期是一个时间名词，用来指代距离现在最近的过去的一周。在中文里，它是一个非常基础且高频的词汇，用于定位过去的时间点。

2) 用法模式：该词通常放在句首或主语之后，作为时间状语。例如：“上个星期，我去看了电影”或“我上个星期没去学校”。它不需要加任何介词，直接修饰谓语动词。

3) 常见语境：主要用于陈述过去发生的动作或状态。在谈论工作汇报、生活琐事或回忆往事时，它是最常用的时间词之一。

4) 词汇比较：与“上周”相比，“上个星期”更口语化，显得更亲切；“上周”在书面语或正式场合中使用频率更高。两者在语法功能上完全等价，可以互换使用。

Examples

1

我上个星期买了一台新电脑。

everyday

I bought a new computer last week.

2

上个星期我们完成了项目报告。

formal

We finished the project report last week.

3

你上个星期去哪儿了？

informal

Where did you go last week?

4

上个星期的数据显示增长了百分之五。

academic

Data from last week shows a five percent increase.

Common Collocations

上个星期一 Last Monday
上个星期天 Last Sunday
整个上个星期 The whole of last week

Common Phrases

上个星期以来

Since last week

上个星期之前

Before last week

Often Confused With

上个星期 vs 上周

They mean the same thing, but '上周' is more concise and suitable for formal writing or business contexts.

Grammar Patterns

时间 + 主语 + 谓语 主语 + 时间 + 谓语

How to Use It

Usage Notes

This term is neutral and highly versatile. It is widely used in both spoken and written Chinese. Avoid using it with future tense verbs as it strictly refers to the past.

Common Mistakes

Beginners often mistakenly add '在' before it, which is unnecessary. Also, ensure you don't confuse it with '下个星期' (next week), which refers to the future.

Tips

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Placement flexibility

You can place this word either at the very beginning of the sentence or right after the subject. Both positions are grammatically correct and sound natural.

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Avoid adding extra particles

Do not add '在' before '上个星期'. It functions as a time noun and does not require prepositions.

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Usage in social planning

In Chinese culture, mentioning the previous week is common when catching up with friends or colleagues to discuss recent events.

Word Origin

The term is a combination of the directional '上' indicating a previous cycle and the standard term for week, '星期'. It evolved as the standard way to denote the preceding seven-day period in modern Mandarin.

Cultural Context

In Chinese society, time is often structured in weekly cycles, especially in school and work environments. Referring to 'last week' is a common way to track progress or schedule follow-up meetings.

Memory Tip

Think of '上' (up/previous) + '个' (measure word) + '星期' (week). It literally means the week that has 'gone up' or passed by.

Frequently Asked Questions

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两者意思完全一样，可以互换。“上个星期”更口语化，适合日常交流；“上周”稍微正式一点，书面语中用得更多。

它可以放在句子的最前面，也可以放在主语后面。例如：“上个星期我生病了”或“我上个星期生病了”，两种说法都非常自然。

如果指上个星期的前一周，通常说“上上个星期”或“前一周”。

不可以，“上个星期”指代的是整个七天的时间段。如果想指代具体某一天，需加上星期几，如“上个星期一”。

Test Yourself

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___，我去了北京旅游。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 上个星期

句子描述的是过去发生的动作，因此需要过去的时间词。

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