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jiē

What does mean?

Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark

What it means

steps; stairs

Spot it here

Stone temple steps climbing through pine toward Daoist 观 gates.

Remember this

阶 is the climb’s grammar — stone risers between mist-pine shade and abbey courtyards. Count them with your breath on the front-mountain loop.

Where you’ll see it

Quick answers

What does 阶 (jiē) mean for travelers?
steps; stairs
Where will I see 阶 in China?
On VibeHanzi it is taught at Qingcheng Mountain. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
How do I remember 阶 on the street?
阶 is the climb’s grammar — stone risers between mist-pine shade and abbey courtyards. Count them with your breath on the front-mountain loop.