Definition
上台 has two distinct meanings: literally 'to go on stage' for a performance, and figuratively 'to come to power' (take office). Unlike 出场 (appear on stage/field) or 上场 (enter the stage/field as a performer), 上台 emphasizes the act of stepping onto the platform itself, and its political sense is unique among these siblings. 就职/任职 are formal verbs for 'take office' without the stage metaphor.
verb
to go on stage (in theater, performance)to come to powerto take office (in politics)
Examples
- 上台，。Tā dì yī cì shàng tái biǎoyǎn, yǒu diǎn jǐnzhāng.He was a bit nervous going on stage to perform for the first time.
- 。Xīn lǐngdǎo shàng le tái jiù tuīxíng gǎigé.The new leader started implementing reforms as soon as he came to power.
- ，。Tā shàng guò hěn duō cì tái, jīngyàn fēngfù.She has been on stage many times and is very experienced.
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