梯 (tī) - Ladder & stairs

梯Tone 1

tī ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

梯 · tī

Ladder;

stairs;

steps;

shaped like a ladder;

to climb.

Ladderstairssteps

Usage highlights

LadderStairsElevatorEscalatorCareer ladderRope ladder

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 坡— slope; gradual incline (contrasts with stepped structure)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please bring the ladder (梯子).
  • We took the elevator instead of the stairs (楼梯).
  • He climbed the career ladder (职业阶梯).
  • The fire escape is an important safety feature (安全梯).

Collocations

  • Ladder(梯子)
  • Stairs(楼梯)
  • Elevator(电梯)
  • Escalator(自动扶梯)
  • Career ladder(职业阶梯)
  • Rope ladder(绳梯)

Idioms

  • To ascend step by step(阶梯式上升)
  • Ladder of success(成功阶梯)
  • To act as a stepping stone(为人作梯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents upward mobility and progress in career and personal development.
  • In traditional Chinese architecture, stairs and ladders symbolize connection between different levels.
  • Metaphorically used to describe helping others achieve success by providing support.

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