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March 24, 2026
檯tái(tai2)
The character 檯 (tái) primarily means 'platform' or 'table', often referring to a flat surface used for various purposes, such as a stage or a work surface. It can also serve as a term of address or a unit in certain contexts, adding a layer of formality or specificity depending on its usage.
Strokes18Radical木Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese architecture, platforms (檯) often held cultural significance, such as in tea ceremonies or performances, where elevation was important for visibility and ceremonial importance.
Memory Tip
Think of 檯 (tái) as a 'table' where people gather. The top component, 木 (mù), represents wood, suggesting that many platforms are made of wood. Visualize a wooden platform with people standing on it, saying 'tái' as they wave.
Meanings of 檯
tái(tai2)
1platform; unit; term of address
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About 檯
檯Simplified
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木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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台 (tái) - use 檯 (tái) for more formal or specific contexts, while 台 (tái) is more commonly used in everyday language.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 檯 (tái) as a 'table' where people gather. The top component, 木 (mù), represents wood, suggesting that many platforms are made of wood. Visualize a wooden platform with people standing on it, saying 'tái' as they wave.
Usage Notes
This character is commonly used in formal contexts, so ensure you match the register when using it. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters, and remember that it can also refer to specific types of platforms or tables.
HSK Study Tips
Although 檯 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be useful to learn alongside related terms like 桌子 (zhuōzi, table) or 平台 (píngtái, platform). Focus on how it fits into discussions about furniture or structures.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese architecture, platforms (檯) often held cultural significance, such as in tea ceremonies or performances, where elevation was important for visibility and ceremonial importance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 檯 with the more common term 桌子 (zhuōzi) meaning 'table'. Ensure you use 檯 when referring to a specific kind of platform, such as in formal settings.
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Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 以 represents the sound. 口 (mouth) indicates that the character is only "mouthed", i.e. only used for its phonetic value. In simplified Chinese 台 is also used to mean "table; counter", while in t
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A wooden 木 platform 臺; 臺 also provides the pronunciation
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Cultural Notes for 檯
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese architecture, platforms (檯) often held cultural significance, such as in tea ceremonies or performances, where elevation was important for visibility and ceremonial importance.
Word Family of 檯
Words Containing This Character20
台táistage臺
舞台wǔtáistage舞臺
台湾Taiwan台灣
平台píngtáiplatform平臺
台上táishàngon stage臺上
电视台diànshìtáitelevision station電視臺
出台chūtáito appear on stage出臺
台词dialogue臺詞
电台diàntáitransmitter-receiver電臺
上台shàngtáito rise to power (in politics)
后台hòutáibackstage area後台
阳台yángtáibalcony陽臺
台阶táijiēsteps臺階
柜台guìtáibar櫃檯
台风táifēnghurricane颱風
台北Taibei or Taipei, capital of Taiwan
前台qiántáistage前臺
站台zhàntáiplatform (at a railway station)
中央电视台China Central Television (CCTV), PRC state TV network中央電視台
下台xiàtáito go off the stage下臺
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Frequently Asked Questions about 檯
It is pronounced as 'tái', with the rising tone.
No, 檯 is generally used in formal or specific contexts.
Yes, it can appear in terms like 平台 (píngtái), which means 'platform'.
