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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
上市shàngshìto hit the market (of a new product)HSK 6, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #10302, Hard
上市shàngshìto float (a company on the stock market)HSK 6, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #10302, Hard
shàngshì(shang4shi4)shang shi T4
  1. 1to hit the market (of a new product)
  2. 2to float (a company on the stock market)
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March 24, 2026

上市shàngshì(shang4shi4)

上市 refers to the act of a company offering its shares to the public for the first time, commonly known as an IPO (Initial Public Offering). It can also mean to introduce a new product to the market. This term is often used in business contexts, particularly in discussions about finance and entrepreneurship.

Strokes8Frequency#10302DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the concept of 上市 is significant due to the rapid growth of the stock market and the increasing number of startups. The government often encourages companies to go public to stimulate economic growth.

Memory Tip

Imagine a ship ('上' means 'up' or 'to go') sailing into the market ('市' means 'market'). The ship is launching into the waters of commerce, representing a new product or company entering the market.

Meanings of 上市

shàngshì(shang4shi4)
1to hit the market (of a new product)
2to float (a company on the stock market)
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上市Simplified
8Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

上市 (shàngshì) vs 推出 (tuīchū) — use 上市 when referring specifically to an IPO or public offering, while 推出 is more general and refers to launching any new product.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 上市 with 上班 ('to go to work') as both share the '上' character. This term is more formal and is often used in business discussions, so it's important to use it in appropriate contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Though not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, 上市 is relevant for HSK Level 4 learners who are studying business-related language. Focus on recognizing the characters and their meanings in financial contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 上市 in informal contexts, such as casual conversations about everyday purchases. Remember, it's primarily a business term and should be used in professional discussions.

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Component Characters

上shàngon top
HSK 13 strokes一
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市shìmarket
HSK 35 strokes巾
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How to say to hit the market (of a new product) in Chinese

“to hit the market (of a new product)” in Chinese is上市shàngshì

上市 refers to the act of a company offering its shares to the public for the first time, commonly known as an IPO (Initial Public Offering). It can also mean to introduce a new product to the market. This term is often used in business contexts, particularly in discussions about finance and entrepreneurship.

When to use 上市

Be careful not to confuse 上市 with 上班 ('to go to work') as both share the '上' character. This term is more formal and is often used in business discussions, so it's important to use it in appropriate contexts.

上市 or something close to it

上市 (shàngshì) vs 推出 (tuīchū) — use 上市 when referring specifically to an IPO or public offering, while 推出 is more general and refers to launching any new product.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 上市 in informal contexts, such as casual conversations about everyday purchases. Remember, it's primarily a business term and should be used in professional discussions.

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It refers to a company going public by offering its shares on the stock market.

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