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“ladder” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintī zi

Example

请把梯子靠在墙上。qǐng bǎ tī zi kào zài qiáng shàng

Please lean the ladder against the wall.

Illustration for 梯子 (ladder)

How to say “ladder” in Chinese

“Ladder” in Chinese is 梯子 (tī zi).

A pair of side supports joined by rungs, forming a movable path to a higher place.

Full entry for 梯子: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 梯子

她小心地爬上梯子换灯泡。tā xiǎo xīn dì pá shàng tī zi huàn dēng pào

She carefully climbed the ladder to change the light bulb.

Tips for using 梯子

  • In everyday conversation, this noun pairs naturally with verbs for leaning, placing, holding, and climbing, so the verb supplies practical detail in a short request.

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