The Chinese word 台 has several meanings depending on the context in which it is used. As a noun, it can refer to a platform or a stage. It can also mean table or desk. As a prefix, it is often used to indicate something related to Taiwan. Additionally, it can be used as a measure word for machines or vehicles, such as 一台电视, which means one television set.
Translation
Noun: desk, platform
Measure Word: for vehicles, machines, etc.
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我的电视机放在客厅的电视台上 | wǒ de diànshìjī fàng zài kètīng de diànshì tái shàng | My TV is on the TV stand in the living room |
| 他在台湾学习中文 | tā zài táiwān xuéxí zhōngwén | He is studying Chinese in Taiwan |
| 这个音乐家在演奏钢琴时，身体微微颤抖着 | zhège yīnyuè jiā zài yǎnzòu gāngqín shí, shēntǐ wēi wēi chàndǒu zhe | The musician’s body trembled slightly while playing the piano |
| 他的公司在台北市有一座大楼 | tā de gōngsī zài táiběi shì yǒu yī zuò dàlóu | His company has a building in Taipei City |
| 老师让我们上台表演 | lǎoshī ràng wǒmen shàng tái biǎoyǎn | The teacher asked us to perform on stage |
| 这个电影是由台湾导演拍摄的 | zhège diànyǐng shì yóu táiwān dǎoyǎn pāishè de | This movie was directed by a Taiwanese director |
| 我在台北的酒店住了两天 | wǒ zài táiběi de jiǔdiàn zhù le liǎng tiān | I stayed at a hotel in Taipei for two days |
HSK
台 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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