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講臺

简讲台 · 繁講臺

Mandarin · pinyin jiǎng tái

platform; podium; rostrum
lectern
(teacher's) desk

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講: Look up this written character
臺: Look up this written character
讲: jiǎng · explain; discuss; talk
台: tái · platform; unit; term of address

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3–2 · jiang3 tai2

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gong2 toi4

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noun

lectern; rostrum; pulpit (for public speaking)
teacher's desk in a classroom (behind which the teacher stands or sits to give classes)

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