电梯

diàn tī

CL 台 tái 部 bù

HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. elevator
2. escalator

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 扶梯 fú tī 扶梯 fú tī ladder escalator, a type of moving staircase: ladder
• 楼梯 lóu tī 楼梯 lóu tī stair stairs, the non-mechanical alternative: stair

Synonyms

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• 升降机 shēng jiàng jī 升降机 shēng jiàng jī aerial work platform (e.g. cherry picker or scissor lift) refers to elevator/lift, more formal or technical: aerial work platform (e.g. cherry picker or scissor lift)

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

• 坐电梯 坐电梯 zuò diàn tī: to take an elevator
• 电梯井 电梯井 diàn tī jǐng: elevator shaft

Child Words of 电梯

• 电 电 diàn: lightning
• 梯 梯 tī: ladder