阶梯
jiē tī · HSK 7
flight of steps
🪜 阶 jiē = steps/stairs + 梯 tī = ladder; together a flight of steps
梯 tī also means ladder (cf. 楼梯 staircase). Figuratively 阶梯 is a stepping stone — each rung a means of advancement, like rising step by step.
jiē tī · HSK 7
flight of steps
🪜 阶 jiē = steps/stairs + 梯 tī = ladder; together a flight of steps
梯 tī also means ladder (cf. 楼梯 staircase). Figuratively 阶梯 is a stepping stone — each rung a means of advancement, like rising step by step.