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Definition
Above, over, on top of, or on the surface of something.
- a place of higher position; above; over
- the surface of an object; on top of
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How it's used
Refers to both physical elevation and the surface of an object. When indicating location, it is almost always used with the preposition 喺 to clarify the spatial relationship. It frequently appears in abstract contexts to refer to superiors or management within a company or organization.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it alone to mean 'on' in every context, as Cantonese often requires the specific location noun followed by 上面 to be grammatically natural. Simply saying 上面 without a reference point can sound vague or confusing to a listener.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
