HSK Level 6

平台

píng tái

platform; terrace

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Example Sentences

我正在使用这个平台来学习中文。

wǒ zhèngzài shǐyòng zhège píngtái lái xuéxí zhōngwén.

I am using this platform to learn Chinese.

这个平台提供了很多学习资源。

zhège píngtái tígōngle hěn duō xuéxí zīyuán.

This platform provides a lot of learning resources.

我可以在这个平台上与其他学习者交流。

wǒ kěyǐ zài zhège píngtái shàng yǔ qítā xuéxí zhě jiāoliú.

I can communicate with other learners on this platform.

Synonyms

平台 (píngtái)

platform

舞台 (wǔtái)

stage

Antonyms

低谷 (dī gǔ)

low point

山谷 (shān gǔ)

valley

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 平台 (píngtái) is composed of two characters: 平 (píng), meaning "level" or "even", and 台 (tái), meaning "platform" or "stage". Together, these characters form the word 平台, which can be translated as "platform", "stage", or "podium".The word 平台 has been used in Chinese for centuries, and its meaning has evolved over time. In ancient China, 平台 was used to refer to a raised platform or stage, often used for performances or ceremonies. Over time, the word came to be used more broadly to refer to any type of platform, including those used for transportation, construction, or other purposes.In modern Chinese, 平台 is still used to refer to physical platforms, but it has also taken on a more figurative meaning. For example, 平台 can be used to refer to a platform for discussion or debate, or to a platform for online communication or collaboration.The word 平台 is a versatile and important word in Chinese, and it is used in a wide variety of contexts. By understanding the etymology of 平台, HSK learners can gain a deeper understanding of the word's meaning and usage.