The Chinese word 上网 literally means “to go online” or “to access the internet”. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to the act of using the internet, such as browsing websites, checking emails, or using social media. In China, 上网 has become an essential part of daily life, and it is often used in phrases like 上网购物 which means “online shopping” or 上网聊天 which means “chatting online”.
Translation
Verb: to be on the internet
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 你每天都上网吗？ | nǐ měitiān dōu shàngwǎng ma? | Do you go online every day? |
| 我需要上网查一下资料 | wǒ xūyào shàngwǎng chá yīxià zīliào | I need to go online to look up some information |
| 上网购物很方便 | shàngwǎng gòuwù hěn fāngbiàn | Online shopping is very convenient |
| 他喜欢上网看电影 | tā xǐhuan shàngwǎng kàn diànyǐng | He likes to watch movies online |
| 我们可以在网上聊天 | wǒmen kěyǐ zài wǎngshàng liáotiān | We can chat online |
| 学生们都喜欢上网玩游戏 | xuéshēngmen dōu xǐhuan shàngwǎng wán yóuxì | Students like to play games online |
| 我们可以上网订机票 | wǒmen kěyǐ shàngwǎng dìng jīpiào | We can book plane tickets online |
| 上网看新闻可以了解最新动态 | shàngwǎng kàn xīnwén kěyǐ liǎojiě zuìxīn dòngtài | Reading news online can keep you informed of the latest developments |
HSK
上网 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.
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