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How do you say "elevator" in Chinese?
电梯
diàn tī
In Chinese, "elevator" is 电梯.
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Pronunciation
Two syllables: 'dyan tee' with first falling, second flat. Sounds mechanical and ascending.
Writing and usage
Dian (electricity) is five strokes, ti (steps/ladder) is three. Electricity plus steps suggests mechanical lifting.
Example sentence
电梯在建筑物的中央。
The elevator is in the center of the building.
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How to remember 电梯
Dian means electricity, ti means steps or ladder - an elevator is electrically powered steps or a lift.
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Questions about 电梯
How do you say "elevator" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "elevator" is 电梯. It is a noun.
How is 电梯 written in Chinese?
Dian (electricity) is five strokes, ti (steps/ladder) is three. Electricity plus steps suggests mechanical lifting.
How is 电梯 used in a sentence?
Use 电梯 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 电梯在建筑物的中央。 (The elevator is in the center of the building.).
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