Definition
上年 is a noun meaning 'last year'. It is a formal or written variant of 去年 (qùnián), which is more common in everyday speech. You'll encounter 上年 in more literary or official contexts, such as reports, announcements, or formal writing.
n.
last year
Examples
- 上年。shǎng de xiāoshòu'é bǐ jīnnián gāo.Last year's sales were higher than this year's.
- 上年。shǎng tā qù le Rìběn liúxué.He went to Japan to study last year.
- 上年。shǎng de zhège shíhou wǒmen hái zài Běijīng.At this time last year, we were still in Beijing.
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