How to Say ‘The map says’ in Simplified Chinese
地图上说
dì tú shàng shuō
[dìtú shahng shwaw]
💬 Usage Tip: 上 after a noun means "on", so 地图上 is literally "on the map". 网上说 means "the internet says".
Phrase Breakdown
地图
dì tú
[dìtú]
map
A drawing or app showing roads and places.
这张地图很清楚。
This map is very clear.
上
shàng
[shahng]
on; upon
Combined with 路 to form 路上, meaning 'on the way.'
去餐厅的时候路上慢点。
Take it slow on the way when going to the restaurant.
说
shuō
[shwaw]
to say; to speak
A very common verb meaning to say or speak.
我想说，你很会搭配。
I want to say, you’re very good at matching outfits.
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