上岸

上岸 shàng àn ㄕㄤˋ ㄢˋ soeng5 ngon6

  • to go ashore; to climb ashore
  • (fig.) to achieve a stable and secure life after a period of struggle (e.g. to get a government job, be admitted to a desirable university, or finally pay off one's debts)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 上 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

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Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 全部上岸! All ashore!

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