COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 台 is built
台 can be remembered by breaking it into 厶 + 口. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 台 (tái) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
platform
táiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tái
台
platform
Common words
chuāng tái
窗台
windowsill; window ledge
píng tái
平台
platform; terrace; flat-roofed building
tái dēng
台灯
desk lamp; table lamp
tái jiē
台阶
steps; flight of steps; step (over obstacle); fig. way out of an embarrassing situation
wǔ tái
舞台
(lit. and fig.) stage; arena
yáng tái
阳台
balcony; porch
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
台
台
台
台
台
台
台
台
LEARNING TIP
Remember 台
Say “tái” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 台
Common words and phrases
chuāng tái
windowsill; window ledge
píng tái
platform; terrace; flat-roofed building
tái dēng
desk lamp; table lamp
tái jiē
steps; flight of steps; step (over obstacle); fig. way out of an embarrassing situation
wǔ tái
(lit. and fig.) stage; arena
yáng tái
balcony; porch
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“台”。
Zhège zì shì “tái”.
This character is “台”.
我正在学习“台”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tái” zì.
I am learning the character “台”.
请写一遍“台”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tái”.
Please write “台” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 台?
台 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 台 (tái) mean?
台 (tái) means platform.
What is the radical of 台?
The radical of 台 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.