上游

shàngyóu

upper reaches (of a river), advanced position

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upper reaches (of a river), upper level, upper echelon, upstream

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上游

shàng yóu

（河流接近发源地的部分） head waters; upstream; upper reaches:

黄河上游 the upper reaches of the Yellow River

（先进） advanced position:

鼓足干劲， 力争上游 go all out and aim high (strive for the best);

上游无止境。 One can always aim higher.

上游国家 upstream state;

上游河段 upper reach;

上游水位 upper pond level; upstream water level; headwater level

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上游|上游 [shàng yóu] ► upper reaches (of a river) ► upper level ► upper echelon ► upstream