Definition
台上 literally means 'on the stage', but in political or organizational contexts it refers to being in a position of power or leadership, as opposed to 台下 (off-stage, out of power). You can use it for a literal stage or for someone currently holding office.
noun
on the stageon stagein a position of power or authorityin office
Examples
- 台上。Tā zài tái shàng biǎoyǎn le sān gè xiǎoshí.He performed on stage for three hours.
- 台上，。Zhè wèi lǐngdǎo yǐjīng zài tái shàng shí duō nián le, jīngyàn hěn fēngfù.This leader has been in power for over ten years and has rich experience.
- 台上。tái shàng de yǎnyuán bǐ tái xià de guānzhòng hái jǐnzhāng.The actors on stage are even more nervous than the audience off stage.
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