电梯

diàn tī

HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Noun Common

Definitions

1. elevator
2. escalator

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

扶梯

fú tī

ladder

escalator, a type of moving staircase

楼梯

lóu tī

stair

stairs, the non-mechanical alternative

Synonyms

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升降机

shēng jiàng jī

aerial work platform (e.g. cherry picker or scissor lift)

refers to elevator/lift, more formal or technical

Usage notes

Common mistakes

电梯 refers to both elevators and escalators. If you need to specify an escalator, use 扶梯 (fú tī) to avoid confusion.

Formality

升降机 (shēng jiàng jī) is a more technical or formal term for elevator, often seen in engineering contexts.

Example Sentences

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请等一下，电梯马上就来。

Please wait a moment, the elevator will arrive soon.

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Words Containing 电梯

to take an elevator

elevator shaft

Child Words of 电梯

lightning