Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Using 上述 (shàngshù) to express 'above-mentioned'

    Sequence & Order
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    上述 + Noun

    Explanation

    上述 means 'above-mentioned' or 'aforementioned,' used to refer back to something previously stated in a text or speech. It is a formal term common in written Chinese, news reports, and official documents.

    Examples

    • 上述问题需要尽快解决。

      Shàngshù wèntí xūyào jǐnkuài jiějué.

      The above-mentioned issues need to be resolved as soon as possible.

    • 请大家仔细阅读上述条款后再签字。

      Qǐng dàjiā zǐxì yuèdú shàngshù tiáokuǎn hòu zài qiānzì.

      Please read the above terms carefully before signing.

    • 上述方案已经得到了领导的批准。

      Shàngshù fāng'àn yǐjīng dédào le lǐngdǎo de pīzhǔn.

      The above plan has already been approved by the leadership.

    Using 上述 (shàngshù) to express 'above-mentioned' | Chinese Grammar