Meaning of 抬
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to lift
- to raise
- (of two or more persons) to carry
- variant of 抬[tai2]
How to use 抬
抬 means to lift or raise something, often a body part like the head or hand, or something heavy carried by two or more people. It appears in common words like 抬头 (táitóu) and 抬高 (táigāo). Example: 我们两个人把桌子抬出去。(Wǒmen liǎng gè rén bǎ zhuōzi tái chūqù.) The two of us carried the table out.
抬 has the hand radical 扌 on the left and 台 (tái), a platform, on the right, which also gives the sound. Picture your hands raising something up onto a platform.
Common mistake: Learners often use 抬 where 提 (tí) fits better. 提 is carrying something by a handle that hangs down, like a bag, while 抬 is lifting upward or carrying together with others. Also watch the second syllable of 抬举 (táiju), which is usually said in the neutral tone.
抬 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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抬 tái · to lift · 8 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 抬.
Questions about 抬
What does 抬 mean?
抬 (tái) means "to lift; to raise" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 抬?
抬 is made of 1 character: 抬 (8 strokes). That is 8 strokes in total.
Is 抬 an HSK word?
Yes. 抬 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 抬 and 举 (jǔ)?
举 usually means holding something up high, often above your head, like 举手 (jǔshǒu) to raise your hand in class. 抬 focuses more on lifting something from a lower position or carrying it jointly, though 抬手 (táishǒu) is also common for a small hand movement.
What does 不识抬举 (bù shí táiju) mean?
It describes someone who does not appreciate a favor or kindness shown to them. It is a fairly strong criticism, so use it carefully.