Definition
擂台 refers to a raised platform or arena used for martial arts challenges and competitions, especially in traditional wuxia (martial arts) culture. It symbolizes the stage for public combat where a challenger faces the reigning champion, and it can be used both literally (physical platform) and metaphorically (any competitive challenge).
n.
arena (for martial arts challenges)
Examples
- 擂台。Tā juédìng shàng lēi tiǎozhàn guànjūn.He decided to step onto the arena to challenge the champion.
- 擂台。Zhè shì wǔlín zhōng zuì zhùmíng de lēi.This is the most famous arena in the martial arts world.
- 擂台，。Zài shāngyè lēi shàng, xiǎng yào zhàn wěn jiǎogēn bìng bù róngyì.In the business arena, it's not easy to gain a foothold.
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