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直梯
zhítī
Description
直梯是一种垂直上下的梯子，很多人也用它来说楼里的电梯。
A 直梯 is a ladder that goes straight up and down; many people also use it to refer to elevators in buildings.
我们坐直梯到十楼，不用爬楼梯。
We take the 直梯 to the tenth floor instead of climbing the stairs.
Meanings
直梯zhítī
a vertical ladder or elevator
这栋楼有直梯，上楼很方便。
This building has an elevator, making it easy to go upstairs.
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Notes
- Etymology
直 (straight/vertical) + 梯 (ladder/stairs); contrasts with 扶梯 (escalator).
- Nuance
colloquially used for elevators, distinguishing them from 扶梯 (escalators).
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