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站 (zhàn) — (verb) to stand; (noun) station, stop

Definition

As a verb, 站 (zhàn) means 'to stand' on your feet — distinct from the noun sense 'station/stop'. Use 站 zhàn for a station; 台 refers to a platform, stage, or broadcast station.

verb
to stand
noun
stationstop
Easily confused

Examples

  • 站。
    Tā zhàn zài mén kǒu děng wǒ.
    He stands at the door waiting for me.
  • 站，。
    Bié zhàn tài jiǔ, huì lèi de.
    Don't stand too long, you'll get tired.
  • 站。
    Xià yí zhàn shì xué xiào.
    The next stop is the school.
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