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楼梯lóutīstairHSK 3, unknown, 24 strokes, rank #2777, Medium
楼梯lóutīstaircaseHSK 3, unknown, 24 strokes, rank #2777, Medium
lóutī(lou2ti1)lou ti T2
  1. 1stair
  2. 2staircase
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March 24, 2026

楼梯(樓梯)lóutī(lou2ti1)

楼梯 (lóu tī) refers to a set of stairs or a staircase, typically found in buildings to connect different levels or floors. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing architecture, moving between floors, or describing a location in a building.

Strokes24Frequency#2777DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese architecture, the design of staircases often reflects the importance of harmony and balance, with many homes featuring spiraled or elegantly designed staircases that symbolize upward movement and prosperity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'tower' (楼, lóu) with a 'ladder' (梯, tī) leading up to the next level. Visualize yourself climbing the stairs of a tall building, where each step takes you higher, just like a tower reaching into the sky.

Meanings of 楼梯

lóutī(lou2ti1)
1stair
2staircase
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About 楼梯

楼梯Simplified
樓梯Traditional
24Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 3.0L3IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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楼梯 (lóutī) vs 台阶 (tái jiē) — use 楼梯 for indoor staircases connecting floors, while 台阶 refers to outdoor steps or platforms.

Usage Notes

In everyday speech, 楼梯 is often used in both formal and informal contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with 梯子 (tīzi), which refers to a ladder, not a staircase. Remember to use 楼梯 when discussing staircases in buildings.

HSK Study Tips

楼梯 is a useful word for HSK Level 2 learners, especially when discussing places and directions. Students should practice combining it with verbs like 'climb' (爬, pá) or 'descend' (下, xià) to enhance their vocabulary in context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 梯子 (tīzi) when they mean 楼梯 (lóutī). For example, saying '我在用梯子上楼' (Wǒ zài yòng tīzi shàng lóu, 'I am using a ladder to go upstairs') is incorrect; the correct phrase should use 楼梯.

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Component Characters

楼lóuhouse with more than 1 story
HSK 213 strokes木
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梯tīladder
11 strokes木
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How to say stair in Chinese

“stair” in Chinese is楼梯lóutī

楼梯 (lóu tī) refers to a set of stairs or a staircase, typically found in buildings to connect different levels or floors. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing architecture, moving between floors, or describing a location in a building.

When to use 楼梯

In everyday speech, 楼梯 is often used in both formal and informal contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with 梯子 (tīzi), which refers to a ladder, not a staircase. Remember to use 楼梯 when discussing staircases in buildings.

楼梯 or something close to it

楼梯 (lóutī) vs 台阶 (tái jiē) — use 楼梯 for indoor staircases connecting floors, while 台阶 refers to outdoor steps or platforms.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 梯子 (tīzi) when they mean 楼梯 (lóutī). For example, saying '我在用梯子上楼' (Wǒ zài yòng tīzi shàng lóu, 'I am using a ladder to go upstairs') is incorrect; the correct phrase should use 楼梯.

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You can say '上楼梯' (shàng lóutī).

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