台子 (tái zi) — (colloquial) platform; (colloquial) stage

Definition

Colloquial word for a raised platform or stage, often improvised (made of wood, boxes, etc.). More casual than 舞台 or 讲台, which name formal, fixed stages and podiums.

noun
(colloquial) platform(colloquial) stage
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 台子
    Tā men dā le yí gè tái zi, zhǔn bèi biǎo yǎn.
    They set up a platform and prepared to perform.
  • 台子
    Zhè zhāng tái zi shì yòng mù tou zuò de.
    This platform is made of wood.
  • 台子
    Bǎ nà xiē xiāng zi bān dào tái zi shàng qù.
    Move those boxes onto the platform.

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