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    以上

    Grammar & Usage

    postpositional phrase / adverbial phrase
    neutral

    How it works

    以上 follows a noun, quantity, or statement to indicate 'above', 'more than', or 'the aforementioned'. It sets a lower limit for quantity or refers to content already mentioned. It can also function as a standalone noun phrase meaning 'the above'.

    Sample sentences

    这个房间可以住四个人以上。

    This room can accommodate four people or more.

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    他每天工作八小时以上。

    He works more than eight hours every day.

    Quick facts

    usage_note:Often used in official or formal contexts when specifying thresholds or referring to preceding text.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    这个房间可以住四个人以上。

    This room can accommodate four people or more.

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