阳台

yáng tái

CL 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. balcony
2. porch

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 露台 lù tái 露台 lù tái balcony often roofless, similar to a balcony: balcony
• 走廊 zǒu láng 走廊 zǒu láng corridor corridor; not a balcony but sometimes confused: corridor
• 平台 píng tái 平台 píng tái platform platform or terrace, sometimes used similarly: platform

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 有 (to have) and 在 (at/on), e.g., 有阳台 (have a balcony), 在阳台上 (on the balcony).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 阳台 with 晒台; 晒台 specifically means a sunning platform, often smaller and not enclosed.

Example Sentences

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我喜欢在 阳台 上看书。

I like to read on the balcony.

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Child Words of 阳台

• 台 台 tái: desk; table; counter
• 阳 阳 yáng: positive (electric.)