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上台
shàngtái
Description
“上台”的意思是走上舞台或讲台，比如唱歌、演讲的时候要上台。
"上台" means to walk onto the stage or podium, for example, when singing or giving a speech.
它也可以指一个人开始掌权，比如一个新政府上台了。
It can also mean that a person starts to take power, such as when a new government 上台.
Meanings
上台shàngtái
to go up on stage or a platform
她上台唱了一首歌。
She went on stage and sang a song.
上台shàngtái
to come to power; take office
新政府去年上台了。
The new government took office last year.
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Notes
- Etymology
上 (to go up) + 台 (platform/stage), literally 'go up on the platform'.
- Nuance
the 'take power' sense is common in news and politics; opposite is 下台.
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