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March 24, 2026
电梯(電梯)diàntī(dian4ti1)
电梯 (diàntī) refers to an elevator or escalator, commonly found in buildings to facilitate vertical transportation. It is used in both residential and commercial contexts, enhancing accessibility for people moving between floors.
Strokes16Frequency#2370DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In modern Chinese architecture, the presence of 电梯 is often associated with luxury and convenience, reflecting the rapid urbanization and development of cities in China. High-rise buildings prominently feature elevators to cater to the growing population.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant battery (电) powering a lift (梯) that can rise and descend. The character 电 (diàn) looks like a lightning bolt, symbolizing power, while 梯 (tī) resembles the steps of a ladder, hinting at upward movement.
Meanings of 电梯
diàntī(dian4ti1)
1elevator
2escalator
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About 电梯
电梯Simplified
電梯Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2370Frequency Rank
台Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 电梯
Quick Contrast
电梯 (elevator) vs 升降机 (lift) — use 电梯 for general building contexts, while 升降机 is more specific to industrial or freight applications.
Usage Notes
Be aware that 电梯 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with '楼梯' (lóutī), which refers specifically to stairs. Remember, 电梯 is for elevators or escalators only.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 电梯 connects with other transportation-related vocabulary like '公交车' (gōngjiāo chē, bus) and '地铁' (dìtiě, subway). Focus on using it in sentences about traveling in buildings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 电梯 with other transportation terms. For example, saying '我坐楼梯' (Wǒ zuò lóutī) instead of '我坐电梯' (Wǒ zuò diàntī) when they mean to refer to an elevator is a common error.
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电梯 (diàntī) refers to an elevator or escalator, commonly found in buildings to facilitate vertical transportation. It is used in both residential and commercial contexts, enhancing accessibility for people moving between floors.
When to use 电梯
Be aware that 电梯 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with '楼梯' (lóutī), which refers specifically to stairs. Remember, 电梯 is for elevators or escalators only.
电梯 or something close to it
电梯 (elevator) vs 升降机 (lift) — use 电梯 for general building contexts, while 升降机 is more specific to industrial or freight applications.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 电梯 with other transportation terms. For example, saying '我坐楼梯' (Wǒ zuò lóutī) instead of '我坐电梯' (Wǒ zuò diàntī) when they mean to refer to an elevator is a common error.
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电
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Grammar Patterns of 电梯
电梯 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
____开动了，接着剧烈震颤起来，然后就毫无反应了。
The lift started off, juddered, and went out of action.
