Definition
上行 (shàng xíng) is a verb used specifically for trains heading toward the capital (Beijing) and for boats going upstream (against the current). Its opposite is 下行 (xià xíng), for trains away from the capital or boats downstream.
verb
(of trains) upheading toward the capital(of boats) upstreamgoing against the current
Easily confused
- 不行bù xínglook-alikewon't do; not work; not acceptable
Examples
- 上行，。Zhè tàng shàng xíng lièchē kāiwǎng Běijīng, qǐng chéngkè zhùyì.This up train is heading to Beijing; please pay attention, passengers.
- 上行，。Xiǎo chuán zài hé lǐ nìliú shàng xíng, sùdù hěn màn.The small boat is going upstream against the current in the river, moving very slowly.
- ，上行。Qǐng chákàn lièchē shíkèbiǎo, fēnqīng shàng xíng hé xiàxíng.Please check the train schedule and distinguish between up and down trains.
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