rén​tī

human ladder

  • created sense approved 人梯 · rén​tī · human ladder — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    人梯

    rén​tī

    human ladder

    A ladder formed by people standing on one another's shoulders to help someone climb over a wall or reach a high place

    人 (literal) → 人 · rén · person 梯 (literal) → 梯 · tī · ladder

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  • created sense approved 人梯 · rén​tī · stepping stone — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    人梯

    rén​tī

    stepping stone

    A person who helps others achieve success or rise to a higher position, often through their own self-sacrifice

    人 (literal) → 人 · rén · person 梯 (literal) → 梯 · tī · ladder

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