a physical or virtual structure used as a base for specific activities or services

to officially launch or promulgate a policy, program, or regulation

(lit. and fig.) stage; arena

on stage

an actor's lines or dialogue in a theatrical, cinematic, or television performance

Taipei, capital of Taiwan

An institution or facility for broadcasting radio programs.

stage presence, poise

a platform projecting from the wall of a building, such as a balcony, porch, or terrace

a series of steps or a flight of stairs, often at the entrance of a building

to go up onto a stage to perform or speak

A service counter or reception area in a hotel, office, or other building.

to get out of a difficult, awkward, or embarrassing situation

a platform at a railway station for passengers to board or alight

maotai liquor

a platform or counter used for showcasing items in a store or showroom

a raised platform for speakers or a presidium at a meeting or ceremony

a raised platform or rostrum for a speaker or performer

Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan

Taipei City, the capital of Taiwan

windowsill; window ledge

winner's podium

stage play

a raised floor or stage for performances, speaking, or standing on

a computer terminal or software interface used for system management and command input

A figurative platform or situation for competition and challenging others.

maotai (a strong distilled spirit produced in Guizhou)

Taiwan province (PRC term)

Diaoyu Islands, located between Taiwan and Okinawa, controlled by Japan – which calls them the Senkaku Islands – but claimed by China

a counter or area where information, assistance, or reception services are provided to the public

an organization or facility that broadcasts audio programs to the public via radio waves

single-elimination open tournament where the winner stays on until defeated

an ancient imperial structure used for celestial observation or ritual ceremonies

Taichung, city in central Taiwan

a stand or device used for holding one or more candles

Mount Wutai in Shanxi, one of the Four Sacred Mountains and home of the Bodhimanda of Manjushri.

a tower or platform used for competitive diving into water

(of a dynasty, regime etc) to collapse; to fall from power

a stage for performing traditional opera or plays

to appear on the same stage

railway platform

to fall from power or be overthrown, typically referring to a government, regime, or political official

Wutai city and county in Xinzhou, Shanxi