阶梯

jiētī

flight of steps; (fig.) stepping stone; way to reach the goal of

noun HSK 3.0 · Band 7 trad. 階梯

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学习是进步的阶梯。

Study is the ladder of progress.

他沿着阶梯往上爬。

He climbs up the stairs.