chí
墀
steps; palace courtyard
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
steps; staircase; platform in front of steps
literaryAn archaic literary term, typically used in classical or historical contexts to refer to steps or the open area in front of steps, especially in palaces or temples.
Dà大
chén臣
men们
lì立
yú于
dān丹
chí墀
zhī之
xià下
，
děng等
hòu候
zhào召
jiàn见
。
The ministers stood beneath the vermilion steps, waiting for an audience.
Gōng宫
diàn殿
qián前
yù玉
chí墀
kuān宽
kuò阔
，
qì气
xiàng象
zhuāng庄
yán严
。
The jade platform in front of the palace was broad, giving an aura of solemnity.
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Gǔ古
shū书
jì记
zǎi载
，
tiān天
zǐ子
dēng登
chí墀
shòu受
cháo朝
。
Ancient records state that the emperor ascended the steps to receive courtiers.