台阶 (tái jiē): steps, stairs

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: steps, stairs
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

steps
flight of steps
step (over obstacle)
fig. way out of an embarrassing situation
bench (geology)

Chinese explanation

用砖石或混凝土等做成的、一级一级供人上下的建筑部分，通常在门前或室外
比喻摆脱尴尬局面或改变身份、地位的机会或途径，如给他一个台阶下。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

Taiwan (abbr.)

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Example sentences

Grandpa is old, so when he goes upstairs he always holds the handrail, stepping slowly on the steps one by one.

The steps at the subway station exit are steep and numerous; carrying a heavy suitcase, she was out of breath from exhaustion.

After mixing the cement and sand evenly, the worker began building the steps in front of the new house.

After the rain, a layer of moss grew on the steps, making them very slippery; the mother reminded her child to be careful not to fall when going downstairs.

There are a few wooden steps at the entrance of this café; customers have to step up onto them before pushing the door open.

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