上海 Traditional form: 上海 Pinyin (reading): Shànghǎi Definitions: Shanghai municipality, central east China, abbr. to 滬/沪 ( Hù) Characters: 上 - above, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous 海 - sea, ocean; maritime Traditional characters: 上 - above, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous 海 - sea, ocean; maritime