Word: 阶梯 (jiētī) Traditional: 階梯 阶梯 dictionary entry jiētī flight of steps; stepping stone Full dictionary entry for 阶梯 Example sentences using 阶梯 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 沿着阶梯走上去，就是山顶。 Yánzhe jiētī zǒu shàngqù, jiùshì shāndǐng. Follow the steps up and you'll reach the top of the mountain. 读书是他向上走的阶梯。 Dúshū shì tā xiàngshàng zǒu de jiētī. Studying was his stepping stone to a better life.