在...之上
zài...zhī shàng
upon
In Chinese, '在...之上' is used to indicate something is on top of something else. This phrase is quite literal and can be used in the same way as 'upon' in English, to refer to something being above or over another object or concept. However, it is often used in more formal contexts or literary language.
Example sentences using: 在...之上
笔在书之上。
Bǐ zài shū zhī shàng.
The pen is on the book.
This phrase means that the pen is resting on the book.
花园在房子之上。
Huāyuán zài fángzi zhī shàng.
The garden is above the house.
This sentence is saying that the garden is located above the house, possibly on a rooftop or a hill.
书在桌子之上。
Shū zài zhuōzi zhī shàng.
The book is on the table.
This sentence is stating that the book is placed on the surface of the table.
猫在椅子之上。
Māo zài yǐzi zhī shàng.
The cat is on the chair.
This is used to describe that the cat is residing on top of the chair.
钥匙在包之上。
Yàoshi zài bāo zhī shàng.
The key is on the bag.
This sentence is expressing that the key is placed on top of the bag.
图画在墙之上。
Túhuà zài qiáng zhī shàng.
The painting is on the wall.
This sentence means that the painting is hung on the wall.
灯在门之上。
Dēng zài mén zhī shàng.
The light is above the door.
This sentence means that the light is situated above the door.
枕头在床之上。
Zhěntou zài chuáng zhī shàng.
The pillow is on the bed.
This statement indicates that the pillow is located atop the bed.
鞋在地毯之上。
Xié zài dìtǎn zhī shàng.
The shoes are on the carpet.
This sentence means that the shoes are placed on the carpet.
球在篮之上。
Qiú zài lán zhī shàng.
The ball is above the basket.
This is used to describe that the ball is located above the basket, possibly in mid-air while being thrown or after bouncing.