soeng5 toi4上檯上台

Jyutpingsoeng5 toi4

Yaleséuhng tòih

Definition

To serve food onto a dining table, or to put a proposal, plan, or matter on the agenda.

to serve dishes to the table
to bring a matter, proposal, or plan up for discussion

colloquialpeopledaily actions

How it's used

Refers specifically to the act of physically stepping onto a performance platform or podium. While it can be used for formal speeches, it is most commonly associated with artistic performances or public speaking events. It carries a sense of transition from the audience or backstage area to the focal point of the room.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好gan2緊zoeng1張，mei6未soeng5上ji5已ging1經zan3震saai3晒。

He is so nervous, he is already shaking before going on stage.

gei2幾si4時leon4輪dou3到nei5你soeng5上biu2表jin2演aa4呀？

When is it your turn to go on stage to perform?

Common phrases

zeon2準bei6備soeng5上

preparing to go on stage

leon4輪dou3到soeng5上

turn to go on stage

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 上枱, which refers to food being served to a dining table. The character 檯 is used for furniture, while 檯 in this context is a variant of 台 used for stages and platforms.