…上下 …shàngxià

…上下（…shàngxià）means “…上下: approximately, around (a number)”. 上下 after a quantity gives an estimate — 'give or take', roughly that much. Formation: 数量（多为年龄 / 金额）+ 上下

…上下: approximately, around (a number)

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Formation

数量（多为年龄 / 金额）+ 上下

Explanation

上下 after a quantity gives an estimate — 'give or take', roughly that much. 三十岁上下 = around thirty. It is close to 左右 and most natural with ages, prices and amounts. Like 左右, it goes AFTER the number: 五百块上下.

Examples

他今年三十岁 上下。
tā jīnnián sānshí suì shàngxià.
He's around thirty this year.
这件衣服五百块 上下。
zhè jiàn yīfu wǔbǎi kuài shàngxià.
This piece of clothing is around 500 yuan.

Note

Near-synonym of 左右; especially common with age and money.

FAQ

…上下 — what does it mean and how is it used?

…上下: approximately, around (a number). 上下 after a quantity gives an estimate — 'give or take', roughly that much. 三十岁上下 = around thirty. It is close to 左右 and most natural with ages, prices and amounts. Like 左右, it goes AFTER the number: 五百块上下.

…上下 — how do you form it?

数量（多为年龄 / 金额）+ 上下

…上下 — any usage notes?

Near-synonym of 左右; especially common with age and money.

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