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How to say “at least” or “or more” in Chinese with 以上

Number + 以上 (yǐshàng) (≥) / 以下 (yǐxià) (≤) / 之内 (zhīnèi) (≤) / 之外 (zhīwài) (>)

Defining upper and lower limits

HSK 5Prepositional Phrase

Rule structure

以上 (yǐshàng) and 以下 (yǐxià) usually include the stated boundary: 18岁以上 (shíbā suì yǐshàng) means “18 and above.” 之内 (zhīnèi) means “within,” while 之外 (zhīwài) means “outside” and usually excludes the stated range.

Examples

18岁以上可以投票。 / 100元以下。

Shíbā suì yǐshàng kěyǐ tóupiào. / Yībǎi yuán yǐxià.

People aged 18 and above can vote. / 100 yuan or less.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Defining upper and lower limits” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Number + 以上 (yǐshàng) (≥) / 以下 (yǐxià) (≤) / 之内 (zhīnèi) (≤) / 之外 (zhīwài) (>). For example: 18岁以上可以投票。 / 100元以下。 — “People aged 18 and above can vote. / 100 yuan or less.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

18岁以上可以投票。 / 100元以下。 — “People aged 18 and above can vote. / 100 yuan or less.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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