How to Say ‘There are two steps at the entrance.’ in Simplified Chinese
门口有两级台阶。
mén kǒu yǒu liǎng jí tái jiē
[ménkǒu yoe lyahng jí táijiē]
💬 Usage Tip: To say something exists somewhere, put the place first, then 有, then the thing: 门口有台阶. Same shape: 楼上有包间 "there are private rooms upstairs".
Phrase Breakdown
门口有
mén kǒu yǒu
at the entrance there are
门口 (ménkǒu) means 'doorway or entrance'. 有 (yǒu) means 'there is'.
门口有人等你。
Someone is waiting for you at the door.
Words in this phrase
门口
mén kǒu
[ménkǒu]
entrance; doorway
The area at the door of a building.
我在门口等你。
I'll wait for you at the entrance.
有
yǒu
[yoe]
have; there is
A common verb meaning to possess something or indicating existence.
听完介绍以后，我有兴趣了解更多。
After hearing the introduction, I am interested in learning more.
两级台阶。
liǎng jí tái jiē
two steps
Say liǎng jí táijiē, with jí rising sharply.
小心两级台阶。
Mind the two steps.
Words in this phrase
两
liǎng
[lyahng]
two
The form 两 is used before measure words, as in 两个 meaning two of something.
我最近在比较两个工作机会。
I’ve recently been comparing two job opportunities.
级
jí
[jí]
step (measure word)
Measure word for steps or levels.
楼梯有十级。
The stairs have ten steps.
台阶
tái jiē
[táijiē]
steps
Raised steps in front of a door or building.
小心台阶！
Watch the steps!
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