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Jyutpingsoeng6 jau4
Yaleseuhng yàuh
Definition
Upper reaches of a river.
neutralnature
How it's used
Beyond its literal geographical meaning, this term is frequently used in business and industrial contexts to refer to the early stages of a supply chain or production process. It describes the source or the initial phase before goods reach the consumer or the final assembly point. This metaphorical usage is standard in professional discussions regarding logistics and market structures.
Examples
The water quality at the upper stream of this river is very clear.
Do you know where the upper stream starts?
Related words
Common phrases
upstream industry
upstream supplier
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
