Hanzi
Traditional
Simplified

rank or step/stairs

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 4

Pinyin

jiē

Bopomofo

ㄐㄧㄝ

Jyutping

gaai1

Example sentences

這個項目已經進入了最後的測試階段。
这个项目已经进入了最后的测试阶段。

This project has entered the final testing stage.

臨牀 / 临床 línchuáng
這種新藥已經進入了臨牀試驗階段。
这种新药已经进入了临床试验阶段。

This new drug has entered the clinical trial stage.

這個社會由不同的階層組成。
这个社会由不同的阶层组成。

This society is composed of different strata.

他沿著階梯慢慢走上頂樓。
他沿著阶梯慢慢走上顶楼。

He slowly walked up the stairs to the top floor.

這部電影深刻地反映了社會階級的差異。
这部电影深刻地反映了社会阶级的差异。

This movie profoundly reflects the differences in social classes.

下雨後,石階很滑,走路要小心。
下雨后,石阶很滑,走路要小心。

After it rains, the stone steps are slippery, so be careful when walking.

青苔 qīngtái
潮溼的石階上布滿青苔。
潮湿的石阶上布满青苔。

The damp stone steps were covered with moss.

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