verb HSK 5
Traditional 上傳
to upload · to transfer data upward
Meaning
上传 literally means 'to transmit upward' and refers to the act of uploading digital files or data from a local device to a server, cloud storage, or website. The word emerged with internet technology and is the standard term for uploading in Chinese computing contexts.
Usage
上传 is commonly used in digital contexts like social media, file sharing, and cloud storage. It pairs with objects like 照片 (photos), 文件 (files), or 视频 (videos). The opposite action is 下载 (download). Natives use it in both formal and casual speech when discussing internet activities.
Examples
- 01我刚把旅行照片上传到社交媒体了。.I just uploaded the travel photos to social media.
- 02这个文件太大了，上传需要很长时间。, .This file is too large; uploading will take a long time.
Characters
Common collocations
- 上传文件to upload files
- 上传照片to upload photos
- 上传速度upload speed
- 上传到云端to upload to the cloud
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 上 (upward) with 传 (transmit), creating a direct translation of the English concept 'upload' when internet technology was introduced to China.