台 Stroke Order — How to Write 台

Stroke Order

台 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

台 Radical and Character Components

Components:厶口

Radical: 口 + 2 more strokes

台 Pronunciation and Pinyin

tái
tāi

Meanings of 台 in Chinese

tái台

platform, stage, desk, counter

舞台上灯光璀璨。

The stage lights were brilliant.

machine, unit (for machines)

这台电脑很新。

This computer is very new.

Taiwan (abbr.)

他是一位台商。

He is a Taiwanese businessman.

tāi台

used in place name Tiantai

天台山风景优美。

Tiantai Mountain has beautiful scenery.

Common Words and Phrases with 台

tái台ān安

A polite closing used at the end of a letter, wishing the recipient well, similar to 'your welfare' or 'may you be well'.

信末，遥祝您一切顺遂，敬请台安。

At the close of this letter, I wish you all the best from afar, and respectfully wish you peace and well-being.

tái台bāo胞

Taiwanese compatriots

不少台胞喜欢在节假日回乡探亲，享受家庭团聚的时光。

Many Taiwanese compatriots enjoy returning home to visit relatives during holidays and cherish family reunion time.

tái台běi北

Taipei (tái,běi) is the capital city of Taiwan Province, located at the northern tip of Taiwan Island, and its largest industrial and commercial center.

我计划今年夏天去台北旅行，体验当地的美食和文化。

I plan to travel to Taipei this summer to experience the local food and culture.

tái台bù布

tablecloth

她铺好台布，准备摆上晚餐。

She spread the tablecloth, preparing to set the dinner.

tái台bù步

the stylized gait or steps of an actor or actress in Chinese opera

这位年轻的戏曲演员，一招一式、一颦一笑都充满了舞台魅力，尤其是她的台步，轻盈而富有韵律。

This young traditional opera actor, with every gesture and smile, exudes stage charisma, especially her stage walk, which is light and rhythmic.

tái台chén臣

An admonishing official or censor in the Yuan dynasty.

那时的台臣，常常需要仔细审视各项举措，以确保公正。

At that time, the remonstrance officials often needed to meticulously scrutinize various initiatives to ensure impartiality.

tái台chèng秤

A platform scale is a weighing machine with a platform for placing objects to be weighed.

店主用台秤称量水果的重量。

The shop owner used the platform scale to weigh the fruit.

tái台cí词

The lines spoken by characters in a play or performance.

这部电影的台词写得非常精妙，让人回味无穷。

The lines in this movie are exquisitely written, leaving a lasting impression.

tái台dēng灯

A lamp designed to be placed on a desk or table.

我在书桌上放了一盏台灯，方便晚上学习

I placed a table lamp on my desk for easy studying at night.

tái台dì地

A tableland or platform is a flat or nearly flat area of land elevated above the surrounding terrain.

这片广阔的台地拥有独特的生态系统和丰富的自然资源。

This vast plateau boasts a unique ecosystem and rich natural resources.

tái台fēng风

A tropical cyclone that occurs in the western North Pacific Ocean, particularly in the region of the Philippines or the China Sea; a typhoon.

预计今晚台风将会登陆，大家请做好防范措施。

It is expected that the typhoon will make landfall tonight, everyone please take preventive measures.

tái台fǔ甫

your esteemed name

敢问先生台甫？

May I respectfully ask for your esteemed courtesy name, sir?

tái台gé阁

high-level government office; official residence

最近台阁传出消息，将修订一项重要的规章制度。

Recently, news from the government offices indicates that an important regulation will be revised.

tái台guāng光

Your presence (an honorific term used in written invitations)

本会定于下月举办一场文化交流活动，届时敬请台光，共襄盛举。

Our association is scheduled to host a cultural exchange event next month. We sincerely request your esteemed presence on that occasion to jointly make it a success.

tái台jià驾

An honorific term for 'you' or 'your esteemed presence', similar to 'your Honour', often used when inviting someone.