台
tái
Meaning
- classifier for vehicles or machines
- desk; table; counter
- stage
Definition
指高而平的建筑物或物体；亦可表示台湾的简称；也用作量词，用于机器、舞台演出等。
A high, flat structure or object; also an abbreviation for Taiwan; used as a measure word for machines, stage performances, etc.
Usage
常用于描述平台、舞台、阳台等具体物体，或作为台湾的简称；作为量词时，用于车辆、机器、电脑、演出等。
Commonly used to describe physical platforms, stages, balconies, etc., or as an abbreviation for Taiwan; as a measure word, used for vehicles, machines, computers, performances, etc.
Examples
- 1 他在阳台上晒太阳。 (He is sunbathing on the balcony.)
- 2 这台机器效率很高。 (This machine is very efficient.)
- 3 她来自台湾。 (She is from Taiwan.)
- 4 请把书放在写字台上。 (Please put the book on the desk.)
- 5 昨晚的演出有三台节目。 (Last night's performance had three shows.)
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