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电梯
diàntī
Description
电梯是一种在楼里上上下下的机器，可以带你去别的楼层。
An 电梯 is a machine that moves up and down inside a building, taking you to different floors.
在高楼里，很多人不走楼梯，都喜欢坐电梯。
In tall buildings, many people prefer to take the 电梯 instead of using the stairs.
Meanings
电梯diàntī
elevator; lift
我们坐电梯上五楼吧。
Let's take the elevator to the fifth floor.
电梯diàntī
escalator
商场里有很长的电梯。
There is a very long escalator in the mall.
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Notes
- Etymology
电 (electric) + 梯 (stairs/ladder), literally "electric stairs".
- Nuance
电梯 usually means elevator; escalator is often 扶梯 or 自动扶梯.
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