How to Say ‘Two steps’ in Simplified Chinese
两级台阶
liǎng jí tái jiē
[lyahng jí táijiē]
💬 Usage Tip: 级 (jí) is the counting word for steps or levels, so it's 两级台阶, not 两个台阶. 两 (liǎng) replaces 二 whenever you count things.
Phrase Breakdown
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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