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态 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
态tàiattitudeHSK 7, n, 8 strokes, radical 心, rank #12038, Hard
态tàimanner, bearing, attitudeHSK 7, n, 8 strokes, radical 心, rank #12038, Hard
态tài(bound form)HSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 心, rank #12038, Hard
态tàiappearanceHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 心, rank #12038, Hard
态tàishapeHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 心, rank #12038, Hard
态tàiformHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 心, rank #12038, Hard
态tàistateHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 心, rank #12038, Hard
态tài(grammar) voiceHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 心, rank #12038, Hard
tài(tai4) T4
  1. 1attitude
  2. 2manner, bearing, attitude
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March 24, 2026

态(態)tài(tai4)

态 (tài) refers to a person's attitude or demeanor, often reflecting their emotional state or approach towards a situation. It can also describe the form or appearance of something, making it applicable in both personal and abstract contexts, such as '态度' (tàidù) meaning 'attitude'.

Strokes8Radical心Frequency#12038DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

'态' is commonly encountered in discussions about interpersonal relationships in China, where maintaining a proper '态度' (tàidù) is essential for social harmony. The emphasis on attitude reflects Confucian values of respect and propriety.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person standing with a particular '态' (tài) as they pose for a photograph, showcasing their unique style or demeanor. The left side of the character contains '心' (xīn) representing the heart, reminding you that attitude often comes from within.

Meanings of 态

tài(tai4)
1attitude
2manner, bearing, attitude
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About 态

态Simplified
態Traditional
8Strokes
心Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#12038Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7

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AI Study Notes for 态

Quick Contrast

态度 (tàidù) refers specifically to 'attitude' in a more defined context, while 态 (tài) can refer to a broader range of states or forms.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person standing with a particular '态' (tài) as they pose for a photograph, showcasing their unique style or demeanor. The left side of the character contains '心' (xīn) representing the heart, reminding you that attitude often comes from within.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the distinction between '态' (tài) and similar words like '状态' (zhuàngtài), which means 'state' or 'condition'. '态' is often used in more abstract or personal contexts, while '状态' is more physical or situational. Use '态度' in discussions about opinions or feelings.

HSK Study Tips

While '态' is not a designated HSK word, it connects with HSK vocabulary related to emotions and opinions, such as '态度' (tàidù) and '感觉' (gǎnjué). Focus on using '态' in phrases to enhance understanding of emotional expressions.

Cultural Note

'态' is commonly encountered in discussions about interpersonal relationships in China, where maintaining a proper '态度' (tàidù) is essential for social harmony. The emphasis on attitude reflects Confucian values of respect and propriety.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '态' with '态度' and may use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有一个态' (wǒ yǒu yí gè tài) is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我有一个态度' (wǒ yǒu yí gè tàidù).

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Etymology of 态

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 心 represents the meaning and 太 represents the sound. Simplified form of 態.

Memory Hint

heart

Semantic (meaning)心
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Phonetic (sound)太
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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 态

IDS Structure⿱太心
态Full Character
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太tai4
top
心xin1
bottom
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态

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Grammar Patterns of 态

态 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

她____度有些奇怪，让我迷惑不解。

There was something strange in her attitude which mystified me.

Example Sentences for 态 (10)

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她态度有些奇怪，让我迷惑不解。

tā tài dù yǒu xiē qí guài， ， ràng wǒ mí huò bù。

There was something strange in her attitude which mystified me.
2
决定你人生高度的，不是你的才能，而是你的态度。

jué dìng nǐ rén shēng gāo dù de， ， bù shì nǐ de cái， néng ， ér shì nǐ de。

Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.--Zig Ziglar
3
面对遭征服的悲惨命运，他们保持了乐观的态度。

miàn duì zāo zhēng fú de bēi cǎn mìng yùn， ， tā mén bǎo chí le lè guān de tài。

They have maintained their optimism in the face of desolating subjugation.
4
请记住，幸福不在于你是谁或者你拥有什么，而仅仅取决于你的心态！

qǐng jì zhù， ， xìng fú bù zài yú nǐ shì shuí huò zhě nǐ yōng yǒu shí， mó ， ér jǐn jǐn qǔ jué yú nǐ de！

Remember, happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think.--Dale Carnegie
5
他怄气道：“你态度不端正。”

tā òu qì dào：“ ：“ nǐ tài dù bù duān。”

"You haven't got the right attitude," he said sulkily.
6
“国有企业经营不善将是常态，”约翰·穆尔告诉读者。

“ “ guó yǒu qǐ yè jīng yíng bù shàn jiāng shì cháng，” tài ，”· yuē hàn · mù ěr gào。

"State-owned industries will always perform poorly," John Moore informed readers.
7
她的行动和思想变得扭曲了，她的态度也是。

tā de háng dòng hé sī xiǎng biàn dé niǔ qū le， ， tā de tài dù yě。

Her actions and thoughts became distorted. So did her behavior.
8
公司对待我的态度就好像是我上班时溜号了似的。

gōng sī duì dài wǒ de tài dù jiù hǎo xiàng shì wǒ shàng bān shí liū hào le sì de。

The company treated me as though I were skiving.
9
大多数机构对新想法持怀疑态度，这不难理解。

dà duō shù jī gòu duì xīn xiǎng fǎ chí huái yí tài dù， ， zhè bù nán lǐ。

Most organizations are, quite understandably, suspicious of new ideas.
10
《编辑》杂志对于核对事实这一点采取无所谓的态度。

《 《 biān》 jí 》 zá zhì duì yú hé duì shì shí zhè yī diǎn cǎi qǔ wú suǒ wèi de。

The Editor takes a cavalier attitude to the concept of fact checking.

Cultural Notes for 态

💡Did you know?

在中文中，'态'字的构成有‘心’字旁，表示与心情、态度相关。因此，态度的好坏往往反映了一个人的内心状态。

🏮Cultural insight

'态' is commonly encountered in discussions about interpersonal relationships in China, where maintaining a proper '态度' (tàidù) is essential for social harmony. The emphasis on attitude reflects Confucian values of respect and propriety.

📜Proverb

‘态度决定一切’是常见的中文谚语，强调了积极态度在生活和工作中的重要性。

Word Family of 态

Words Containing This Character20
状态zhuàngtàistate狀態
态度tàidùmanner態度
变态abnormal變態
生态shēngtàiecology生態
心态xīntàimentality心態
动态dòngtàimovement動態
形态xíngtàishape形態
姿态zītàiattitude姿態
表态biǎotàito declare one's position表態
态tàishape態
事态shìtàisituation事態
态势posture態勢
病态morbid or abnormal state病態
意识形态ideology意識形態
失态to forget oneself失態
静态static靜態
液态liquid (state)液態
神态shéntàiappearance神態
常态chángtàinormal state常態
体态figure體態
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 态

Common phrases that include 态 (tài) are '状态' (zhuàngtài), meaning 'state or condition,' and '心态' (xīntài), which refers to 'mentality or mindset.' These phrases illustrate how the character is used to convey different aspects of being or attitude.