No. 5,219 in Chinese
上台
"上台" means "to take the stage" or "to come to power."
In a sentence
他准备好上台演讲了。
He is ready to go on stage to deliver a speech.
In this sentence, '上台' refers to the physical act of stepping onto or ascending a stage for a specific purpose, such as performing or speaking.
这位新总统将在明天正式上台。
The new president will officially take office tomorrow.
Here, '上台' metaphorically represents assuming a position of power or responsibility, specifically taking office in a governmental context.
她上台表演时非常自信。
She was very confident when she went on stage to perform.
In this usage, '上台' again indicates physically ascending onto a stage, specifically for the purpose of delivering a performance.
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