Definition
上网 (shàng wǎng) is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to go online' — you can insert 了, 过, or a time phrase between 上 and 网, as in 上了一个小时的网. It's the standard everyday word for accessing the Internet, whether on a phone or computer.
verb
to go onlineto access the Internet
Easily confused
- 上岗shàng gǎnglook-aliketo start working at a job; to assume one's post
- 伤亡shāng wángsound-alikecasualties; injuries and deaths
Examples
- 上网？Nǐ shàng wǎng zuò shénme?What do you do online?
- 。Wǒ shàng le yí gè xiǎoshí de wǎng.I was online for an hour.
- 上网。Tā xǐhuan yòng shǒujī shàng wǎng.He likes to go online with his phone.
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