Writing
上司 (shàng si) — how to say "superior" in Chinese
上司
Superior
noun
Character composition
上
up
司
to manage
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
直属上司
zhíshǔ shàngsi
direct superior
Examples
我每天都要向上司汇报工作。
Every day I have to report to my superior about work.
我的上司很忙。
My superior is very busy.
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Frequently asked questions
Superior in Chinese meaning
"superior" in Chinese is 上司 (shàng si).
What does 上司 mean in English?
上司 (shàng si) means "Superior".
How is 上司 pronounced?
It is pronounced shàng si (written as shang si, shangsi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "superior" in Chinese characters?
It is written 上司: 上 has 3 strokes, 司 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 上司?
上司 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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