…以上 / …以下 …yǐshàng / …yǐxià

…以上 / …以下（…yǐshàng / …yǐxià）means “…以上 / …以下: (a number) or more / or fewer”. 以上 means 'that amount and above'; 以下 means 'that amount and below'. Formation: 数量 + 以上 / 以下

…以上 / …以下: (a number) or more / or fewer

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Formation

数量 + 以上 / 以下

Explanation

以上 means 'that amount and above'; 以下 means 'that amount and below'. Both follow a number or quantity: 三十岁以上 = 30 and older, 十个以下 = 10 or fewer. The reference number is normally included. 以上 can also mean 'above (a level/rank)', but the core use is a numeric limit.

Examples

十八岁 以上 才能考驾照。
shíbā suì yǐshàng cái néng kǎo jiàzhào.
You can only take the driving test at 18 or older.
这个班的学生都在十岁 以下。
zhège bān de xuésheng dōu zài shí suì yǐxià.
The students in this class are all 10 or younger.

Note

Placed AFTER the quantity, never before: 三十岁以上 ✓, 以上三十岁 ✗.

FAQ

…以上 / …以下 — what does it mean and how is it used?

…以上 / …以下: (a number) or more / or fewer. 以上 means 'that amount and above'; 以下 means 'that amount and below'. Both follow a number or quantity: 三十岁以上 = 30 and older, 十个以下 = 10 or fewer. The reference number is normally included. 以上 can also mean 'above (a level/rank)', but the core use is a numeric limit.

…以上 / …以下 — how do you form it?

数量 + 以上 / 以下

…以上 / …以下 — any usage notes?

Placed AFTER the quantity, never before: 三十岁以上 ✓, 以上三十岁 ✗.

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