台 (tái) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 台 (tái) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 台 (tái) means "platform; stage; desk". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 台 stroke by stroke?

台 has 5 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 台 and 卟?

台 (tái) and 卟 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 台?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 台?

Common words containing 台 include: 电视台 (diàn shì tái) — TV station; 台阶 (tái jiē) — steps; stairs; 阳台 (yáng tái) — balcony.

How to Write 台

The character 台 (tái) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

台 is pronounced tái in Mandarin Chinese. It means platform; stage; desk.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 台 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 台

电视台 diàn shì tái

TV station

台阶 tái jiē

steps; stairs

阳台 yáng tái

balcony

Example Sentences

他在电视台工作。

tā zài diàn shì tái gōng zuò

He works at a TV station.

请小心台阶。

qǐng xiǎo xīn tái jiē

Please watch the steps.

阳台上有花。

yáng tái shàng yǒu huā

There are flowers on the balcony.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

口 kǒu

古 gǔ

Practice Writing 台 (tái)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 台

What does 台 (tái) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 台 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 台 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 台?

What common words use 台?

How to Write 台 (tái)