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“stage” in Chinese

Chinese

Also阶段 (jiē duàn) · 上演 (shàng yǎn) · 台上 (tái shàng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinwǔ tái

Example

今晚他们要在舞台上演出。jīn wǎn tā men yào zài wǔ tái shàng yǎn chū

Tonight they will perform on stage.

Illustration for 舞台 (stage)

How to say “stage” in Chinese

“Stage” in Chinese is 舞台 (wǔ tái).

A raised or figurative setting where people perform, present themselves, or gain a chance to show what they can do.

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

Example sentences with 舞台

他很紧张,但还是勇敢地走上了舞台。tā hěn jǐn zhāng dàn hái shì yóng gǎn dì zǒu shàng le wǔ tái

He was very nervous, but he still bravely walked onto the stage.

Tips for using 舞台

  • English speakers may connect stage mainly with theatre, but Chinese also uses it naturally for a setting where work, talent, or ideas receive public attention.

Other Chinese words for “stage”

项目已经进入下一个阶段。xiàng mù yǐ jīng jìn rù xià yí gè jiē duàn

The project has already entered the next stage.

今晚剧院会上演那部新戏。jīn wǎn jù yuàn huì shàng yǎn nà bù xīn xì

Tonight, the theater will stage that new play.

演员站在台上。yǎn yuán zhàn zài tái shàng

The actor stands on stage.

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