台阶

台阶臺階 tái jiē ㄊㄞˊ ㄐㄧㄝ toi4 gaai1 HSK 4

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

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 台 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他俩的爱情,已经上升了一个台阶。 Their love has gone to the next level.
  • 我每次去巴黎,都会去圣心大教堂,坐在台阶上,听下面的人唱歌、弹琴。 Every time I go to Paris, I visit the Sacred Heart Basilica, sit on the steps, and listen to the people below singing and playing musical instruments.

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