HSK 5
台阶
臺階
Meaning
- steps
- flight of steps
- step (over obstacle)
- fig. way out of an embarrassing situation
- bench (geology)
- Traditional
- 臺階
- Pinyin
- tái jiē
Character reference
Components and radical classification
台
táiplatform; unit; term of address
Primary radical口 · mouth
阶
jiēstairs, steps; degree, rank
Primary radical阜 · mound
臺
táiplatform; unit; term of address
Primary radical至 · arrive
階
jiēstairs, steps; degree, rank
Primary radical阜 · mound
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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