Meaning of 上书
上书 means to submit a written petition to a superior; to address a letter to high authorities (usually stating political views). Pronounced shàng shū.
- to submit a written petition to a superior; to address a letter to high authorities (usually stating political views)
Definitions & Examples
shàng上
shū书
zhōng中
yāng央
to submit a petition to the central authorities
Tā他
mào冒
sǐ死
shàng上
shū书
，
tán弹
hé劾
tān贪
guān官
。
He risked his life to submit a petition impeaching the corrupt officials.
Cūn村
mín民
men们
lián联
míng名
shàng上
shū书
，
yāo要
qiú求
gǎi改
shàn善
yǐn饮
shuǐ水
tiáo条
jiàn件
。
The villagers jointly signed a petition requesting improvements to the drinking water conditions.