上司

shàng si

CL 位 wèi

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. boss
2. superior

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 下属 xià shǔ 下属 xià shǔ subordinate: subordinate

Related words

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• 老板 lǎo bǎn 老板 lǎo bǎn Robam (brand) 一般指公司拥有者或高层管理者: Robam (brand)
• 同事 tóng shì 同事 tóng shì colleague; co-worker: colleague; co-worker

Synonyms

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• 上级 shàng jí 上级 shàng jí higher authorities 更正式，常用于组织层级: higher authorities

Usage notes

Formality

“上司”相对正式，口语中常使用“领导”或“老板”。

Example Sentences

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我的 上司 今天让我加班。

My boss asked me to work overtime today.

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Words Containing 上司

• 顶头上司 顶头上司 dǐng tóu shàng si: one's immediate superior

Child Words of 上司

• 司 司 sī: to take charge of
• 上 上 shàng: on top