阳台

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What is 阳台?

阳台 (yáng tái) refers to a balcony, a small platform that extends from the exterior wall of a building. It is commonly used for drying clothes, growing plants, or relaxing.

Usage in daily life

阳台 is a very common word in everyday conversation, especially when talking about home life. You might hear it when discussing where to hang laundry, where to place potted plants, or where to enjoy fresh air.

Common collocations

  • 阳台 (on the balcony): used to specify location
  • 阳台 (plant flowers on the balcony): a frequent activity
  • 阳台衣服 (dry clothes on the balcony): a typical household use

Tips

阳台 is always used as a noun referring to the physical balcony. It is not interchangeable with words like 房间 (room) or 窗户 (window). When describing activities, 阳台 usually appears with verbs like (sit), (plant), or (dry).

Example Sentences

We planted many flowers on the balcony.

The freshly washed clothes are hanging on the balcony.

In the evening, we like to sit on the balcony and watch the stars.