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阶梯
jiētī
Description
“阶梯”常指用来上下的台阶，也可以比喻学习或成功路上的一步一步。
"阶梯" often refers to steps used for going up and down, and can also metaphorically mean the steps in learning or success.
Meanings
阶梯jiētī
a flight of steps; stairs
他慢慢走上阶梯。
He slowly walked up the stairs.
阶梯jiētī
a means or step toward a goal
读书是成功的阶梯。
Reading is the ladder to success.
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Notes
- Etymology
阶 (steps) + 梯 (ladder), combining two words for climbing structures.
- Nuance
Often used figuratively for progress; 楼梯 refers only to physical stairs.
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