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態 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
態tàimanner, bearing, attitudex, 14 strokes, radical 心
tài(tai4)tai T4
  1. 1manner, bearing, attitude
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March 24, 2026

態tài(tai4)

The character 態 (tài) refers to a person's manner, bearing, or attitude. It is often used in contexts where one’s demeanor or the way they present themselves is emphasized, such as in discussions about behavior or emotional states.

Strokes14Radical心
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, a person's 態度 (tàidù) is often seen as a reflection of their upbringing and education. Showing a positive attitude is highly valued in social and professional settings.

Memory Tip

Think of 態 (tài) as a person striking a pose to show their attitude (態度). The left part (忄) represents the heart, indicating emotions, while the right part (泰) suggests stability and peace, symbolizing a calm demeanor.

Meanings of 態

tài(tai4)
1manner, bearing, attitude
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About 態

態Simplified
14Strokes
心Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 態

Quick Contrast

态 (tài) vs 状 (zhuàng) — use 态 for manner or attitude, while 状 refers to condition or state.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 態 (tài) with similar-sounding words like 台 (tái), which means 'platform.' It is commonly used in formal contexts, especially when discussing attitudes in psychology or philosophy, such as in the term 態度 (tàidù, attitude).

HSK Study Tips

Though 態 (tài) is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is related to other words like 態度 (tàidù). Focus on its use in compound words and phrases to enhance your understanding of nuanced expressions in Mandarin.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 態 (tài) with tai (台), which refers to a platform. Remember, 態 is about attitude, while 台 is about physical structures. A wrong example would be saying '他的台度很高' instead of '他的態度很高' to mean 'His attitude is very high.'

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Etymology of 態

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
+
Phonetic (sound)能
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Origin

態 = 心 + 能. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 態

IDS Structure⿱能心
態Full Character
=
能Neng2
top
心xin1
bottom
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Parts

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How to say manner, bearing, attitude in Chinese

“manner, bearing, attitude” in Chinese is態tài

The character 態 (tài) refers to a person's manner, bearing, or attitude. It is often used in contexts where one’s demeanor or the way they present themselves is emphasized, such as in discussions about behavior or emotional states.

When to use 態

Be careful not to confuse 態 (tài) with similar-sounding words like 台 (tái), which means 'platform.' It is commonly used in formal contexts, especially when discussing attitudes in psychology or philosophy, such as in the term 態度 (tàidù, attitude).

態 or something close to it

态 (tài) vs 状 (zhuàng) — use 态 for manner or attitude, while 状 refers to condition or state.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 態 (tài) with tai (台), which refers to a platform. Remember, 態 is about attitude, while 台 is about physical structures. A wrong example would be saying '他的台度很高' instead of '他的態度很高' to mean 'His attitude is very high.'

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Word Family of 態

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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Frequently Asked Questions about 態

You can use 態 to describe someone's demeanor, for example, "他的態度很友好" (tā de tàidù hěn yǒuhǎo) meaning 'His attitude is very friendly.'

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