HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
梯 — ladder
- Reading
- tī
- Meaning
- ladder; stairs
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
梯 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is tī and it means ladder; stairs. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
梯 appears in everyday chinese words such as 楼梯 (stairs), 电梯 (elevator, lift) and 梯子 (ladder).
Chinese words containing 梯
Frequently asked questions
What does 梯 mean in Chinese?
梯 means ladder; stairs in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 梯 read?
梯 is read tī. Reading it inside real words — 楼梯 and 电梯 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 梯 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 梯 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 梯 in a word?
A common word containing 梯 is 楼梯 (lóutī) — "stairs". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 梯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 梯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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