Stroke order for 台

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HSK 3HSK 3 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

n
Typically found in traditional gardens or historic sites. Often appears in set phrases like 亭台楼阁.
a high, flat platform or building for viewing into the distance.
平而高的建筑物,便于在上面远望。
Words:
瞭望台烽火台亭台楼阁塔台高台
Sentences:
  1. (shān)(shàng)()(zuò)()(lǎo)(de)(liào)(wàng)(tái)(shì)()(dài)(shì)(bīng)(yòng)(lái)(guān)(chá)()(qíng)
    That ancient watchtower on the mountain was used by soldiers in ancient times to observe enemy movements.
n
Refers to the physical structure itself.
a platform or stage in a public place for speaking or performing.
公共场所室内外高出地面便于讲话或表演的设备(用砖砌或用木料制成)。
Words:
讲台舞台主席台领奖台戏台
Sentences:
  1. ()(zǒu)(shàng)(jiǎng)(tái)(kāi)(shǐ)(xiàng)()(jiā)(jiè)(shào)(zhè)()(xiàng)()
    She walked up to the podium and began to introduce the project to everyone.
  2. ()(wèi)()(shǒu)(zài)()(tái)(shàng)(chàng)()(fēi)(cháng)(tóu)()
    That singer performed very passionately on the stage.
n
a base or stand for an object.
物体的底座。
Words:
灯台锅台蜡台船台炮台
Sentences:
  1. (zhè)()(lǎo)(shì)(de)(dēng)(tái)(shì)(yòng)(huáng)(tóng)(zuò)(de)
    This old-fashioned lamp stand is made of brass.
n
Often an elevated, flat surface in a domestic setting.
something that resembles a flat-topped platform.
(~儿)某些像台的东西。
Words:
井台灶台窗台
Sentences:
  1. (xiǎo)(māo)()(huàn)()(zài)(chuāng)(tái)(shàng)(shài)(tài)(yáng)
    The kitten likes to lie on the windowsill and bask in the sun.
n
a flat-topped piece of furniture or equipment.
某些台状的器物或家具。
Words:
乒乓球台梳妆台写字台柜台手术台
Sentences:
  1. ()(měi)(tiān)(xià)()(dōu)(huì)(zài)(pīng)(pāng)(qiú)(tái)()(péng)(yǒu)()(qiú)
    He plays table tennis with his friend at the ping-pong table every afternoon.
  2. ()(de)(shū)(zhuāng)(tái)(shàng)(zǒng)(shì)(bǎi)(mǎn)(le)(huà)(zhuāng)(pǐn)
    Her dressing table is always covered with cosmetics.
q
For item 2, it is a very common measure word for appliances, electronics, and machinery.
a measure word for: 1) an entire theatrical performance, variety show, etc.; 2) machines, instruments, etc.
①用于整场演出的戏剧、歌舞等。②用于机器、仪器等。
Words:
一台戏一台晚会一台杂技一台一台仪器
Sentences:
  1. (jīn)(wǎn)()(mén)()(kàn)()(tái)(jīng)(cǎi)(de)()()(wǎn)(huì)
    Tonight we're going to watch an excellent song and dance gala (performance).
  2. (gōng)()(xīn)(mǎi)(le)(sān)(tái)(diàn)(nǎo)
    The company just bought three new computers.
n
a government office or agency, both historically and in modern contexts.
古代官署名;现代某些机构名。
Words:
查号台御史台天文台电视台广播电台
Sentences:
  1. ()()()()1()1(yāo)4()(chá)(hào)(tái)(chá)(xún)(zhè)(ge)(hào)()
    You can call directory inquiries (114) to look up this number.
  2. (zhè)(ge)(diàn)(shì)(tái)(měi)(tiān)(wǎn)(shàng)()(diǎn)()(fàng)(xīn)(wén)
    This TV station broadcasts the news at 7 PM every night.
n
This usage is historical and not commonly used in modern daily life.
(archaic) an honorific term for certain high-ranking officials.
旧时对某些高级官吏的尊称。
Words:
抚台藩台学台
Sentences:
  1. ()(wèi)()(rén)(céng)(rèn)(zhè)(jiāng)()(tái)
    That official once served as the Governor of Zhejiang.
adj
Often used in contexts like taking over or losing political power.
to hold a government post or political power.
比喻官职或权力。
Words:
工党上台内阁垮台
Sentences:
  1. (xīn)(zǒng)(tǒng)()(jiāng)(shàng)(tái)(rén)(men)(dōu)()(dài)(huì)(yǒu)(gǎi)(biàn)
    The new president is about to come into power, and people are all expecting changes.

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