The character 台 — “stage”: how to write it and what it means
stage; measure word for machines
The Chinese character 台 is read tái and means “stage; measure word for machines”. Below: the stroke order step by step, what the character is made of and the words it appears in.
Stroke order: how to write 台
台 has 5 strokes. At each step the new stroke is highlighted — write them in the same order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical, a frame before what is inside it, and the bottom stroke of the frame last.
To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for 台, with strokes to trace and empty squares.
What 台 is made of
On top, 厶; at the bottom, 口 “mouth”. It hints at the sound of 抬 tái.
The parts of a character hint at its meaning or its reading — more in the article “Chinese character radicals”.
Words with 台
- 阳台balconyHSK 5
- 窗台windowsillHSK 5
- 台灯desk lampHSK 5
- 台阶steps, stepHSK 5
- 站台platform (station)HSK 5
- 平台platformHSK 5
- 舞台stageHSK 5
- 电视台TV stationHSK 5
- 台风typhoonHSK 6
- 上台go on stage; come to powerHSK 6
- 台球billiardsHSK 6
Frequently asked questions
How do you write the character 台?
台 has 5 strokes. They follow the usual rules: top to bottom, left to right, horizontal before vertical, outside before inside. The order of each stroke is shown on this page.
What does 台 mean?
台 means “stage; measure word for machines”. It appears in 阳台 (“balcony”), 窗台 (“windowsill”), 台灯 (“desk lamp”), 台阶 (“steps”).
How do you pronounce 台?
台 is read tái. The tone is part of the reading: with another melody it becomes another syllable.
How many strokes does 台 have?
5 strokes.
More characters on the page “Chinese characters with meanings” and in the list of HSK characters by level; whole words are in the dictionary.
Write 台 yourself
In the lessons you write characters stroke by stroke with a finger or a mouse, and the course checks the order. You can start for free, no sign-up needed.
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