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    Referring to stairs with 楼梯 (lóutī)

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    Explanation

    楼梯 (lóutī) is a noun meaning "stairs," "staircase," or "stairway." It refers to a set of steps connecting different levels of a building. It can describe both indoor staircases and outdoor steps.

    Examples

    • 小心楼梯,这里有点滑。

      Xiǎoxīn lóutī, zhèlǐ yǒudiǎn huá.

      Be careful on the stairs; it's a bit slippery here.

    • 他每天爬楼梯上班,当作锻炼身体。

      Tā měitiān pá lóutī shàngbān, dàngzuò duànliàn shēntǐ.

      He climbs the stairs to work every day as exercise.

    • 沿着这个楼梯往上走就能到天台。

      Yánzhe zhège lóutī wǎng shàng zǒu jiù néng dào tiāntái.

      Go up along this staircase and you'll reach the rooftop.

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