Chinese
shàngtái
Meaning: to go on stage; to come into power
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

上臺
上
臺
上台
上
台

Example sentences

It was her first time going on stage to give a speech, and she felt very nervous.
這位歌手一上臺,立刻成了全場注目的焦點。
这位歌手一上台,立刻成了全场注目的焦点。
As soon as the singer took the stage, he immediately became the center of attention.
演出結束後,演員上臺謝幕。
演出结束后,演员上台谢幕。
At the end of the performance, the actors went on stage to take a curtain call.

Usage Notes

Can refer to literally stepping onto a stage or figuratively to taking political power.

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