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台阶

tái jiē
级 jí
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. steps
  2. 2. flight of steps
  3. 3. step (over obstacle)
  4. 4. fig. way out of an embarrassing situation
  5. 5. bench (geology)

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Word relationships

Related words

3 items
梯子
tī zi

ladder

可移动的攀登工具，非固定台阶
层面
céng miàn

aspect

指层次或方面，常用于抽象义
门槛
mén kǎn

doorstep

比喻进入某领域或克服困难的关键点

Synonyms

1 item
阶梯
jiē tī

flight of steps

指供人上下的台阶或比喻义上的阶梯

Usage notes

Collocations

台阶通常搭配“上”或“下”表示动作方向，如“上台阶”“下台阶”。

Common mistakes

注意“台阶”是泛指，数台阶时用量词“级”，如“一级台阶”。误用“一个台阶”是常见错误。

Example Sentences

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他小心翼翼地走下 台阶 。
He walked down the steps carefully.
我每天登五十级 台阶 。
I climb fifty steps every day.

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Words Containing 台阶

下台阶
xià tái jiē

to extricate oneself

Child Words of 台阶

台
tái

desk; table; counter

阶
jiē

rank or step