尚書 shàngshū Book of History Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents shàngshū Book of History 尚 shàng to value (bound form) To value or esteem; to advocate; to prioritize; to set great store by书 書 shū Classic of History abbreviation for the 书经 shūjīngshàngshū high official 尚 shàng to manage (literary) To be in charge of; to manage; to preside over书 書 shū noun document a formal document, certificate, or written statement