台
platform; stage; table; classifier; honorific
Meanings
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high flat structure for viewing; platform; terrace
Refers to elevated structures designed for observation or viewing.
There is an observation platform on the山顶上有一个瞭望台。
Ancient pavilions and towers were often built on high platforms.
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Tourists stood on the tower platform to enjoy the scenery.
A new viewing platform was built in this city.
Pavilions, terraces, towers and pavilions are features of traditional Chinese architecture.
noun
stage; platform for speaking or performing
Refers to raised platforms used for public speaking, performances, or official events.
The speaker walked up to the podium and began to speak.
The actors on stage performed brilliantly.
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Several important guests are sitting on the rostrum.
This conference room needs a new speaking platform.
He stood on the award podium and received the trophy.
noun
stand; support; base for objects
Refers to various types of stands or bases used to support objects.
There is a stove stand in the kitchen.
This stone mill stand has been used for many years.
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There is a beautiful lamp stand on the table.
He lit a candle on the candlestick.
This vase needs a stable base.
noun
ledge; raised part; platform-like structure
Refers to various platform-like structures or raised parts resembling a platform.
There is a stone well ledge next to the old well.
There are several potted flowers on the windowsill.
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He put his phone on the windowsill to charge.
There is a small flower ledge on the balcony railing.
This city wall has a projecting arrow platform.
noun
table; desk;工作台
Refers to tables or table-like furniture for various purposes.
He is seriously doing his homework on the writing desk.
The dressing table is full of cosmetics.
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They played a match on the ping-pong table.
There are many laboratory benches in the laboratory.
This billiard table is imported.
classifier
classifier for plays, shows, machines, instruments
Used as a measure word for performances, machines, and instruments.
We are going to watch a play tonight.
The TV station will broadcast a Spring Festival Gala.
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The factory has newly introduced five machine tools.
There are three computers in the laboratory.
This astronomical telescope is very advanced.
noun
Taiwan; Taiwan Province
Refers to Taiwan Province of China.
Taiwan compatriots are our fellow countrymen.
We should strengthen cross-strait exchanges and promote the integration of Taiwan compatriots.
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Taiwan businessmen are investing more and more in the mainland.
Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.
China-Taiwan relations have always been a topic of concern.
honorific
honorific term for addressing someone
formalTraditional honorific term used when addressing someone respectfully.
How have you been recently, brother?
Please review this document.
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What advice do you have?
May I know your honorable name?
Your visit has made this humble abode radiant.
noun
surname Tai
Refers to the surname Tai.
My friend's surname is Tai.
Mr. Tai is the manager of our company.
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Teacher Tai teaches us mathematics.
The surname Tai is not common in China.
Excuse me, are you Ms. Tai?
noun
typhoon
technicalUsed in the term for typhoon.
A typhoon is about to land in coastal areas.
The weather forecast says there will be a typhoon tomorrow.
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The typhoon caused serious losses to the local area.
We need to prepare for the typhoon.
After the typhoon, the streets were in a mess.