如上 (rú shǎng) — as above; as stated above

Definition

Written/formal idiom meaning 'as above' — used to refer back to text, requirements, or clauses already stated. Much more common in contracts, notices, and official writing than in speech.

idiom
as aboveas stated above

Examples

  • 如上
    Qǐng nín àn zhào rú shǎng yāo qiú jìn xíng xiū gǎi.
    Please make revisions according to the requirements stated above.
  • 如上
    rú shǎng Suǒ shù qíng kuàng jūn shǔ shí.
    All the circumstances described above are true.
  • 如上
    Běn xié yì rú shǎng tiáo kuǎn zì qiān shǔ zhī rì qǐ shēng xiào.
    The above clauses in this agreement take effect from the date of signing.

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