unknown, 10 strokes, radical 氺, rank #2989, Medium
泰
tài
abbr. for Thailand
ns, 10 strokes, radical 氺, rank #2989, Medium
tài(Tai4) T4
1Mt Tai 泰山[Tài Shān] in Shandong
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March 24, 2026
泰tài(Tai4)
The character 泰 (tài) primarily conveys the meanings of safety, peace, and greatness. It can refer to things that are exalted or superior, and it is often used in contexts related to stability and peace of mind. Additionally, it is commonly associated with Mt. Tai, a famous mountain in Shandong province, symbolizing grandeur and tranquility.
Strokes10Radical氺Frequency#2989DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
泰山 (Mt. Tai) is one of China's five sacred mountains, historically significant in Chinese culture and often associated with emperors' pilgrimage for blessings. It represents not only physical grandeur but also spiritual tranquility.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant 'T' (for 泰) standing tall and calm on the peak of Mt. Tai, radiating safety and greatness. The 'Tai' in '泰' sounds like 'tie,' which you can visualize as tying a rope around the mountain to symbolize its stability and grand presence.
Meanings of 泰
tài(Tai4)
1Mt Tai 泰山[Tài Shān] in Shandong
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About 泰
泰Simplified
10Strokes
氺Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
#2989Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 泰
Quick Contrast
安 (ān) vs 泰 (tài): Use 安 when emphasizing safety or security in a more general sense, while 泰 conveys a sense of greatness or exaltation in addition to peace.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 泰 with similar-sounding words like 太 (tài), which means 'too' or 'very.' It is important to use 泰 in contexts reflecting peace and greatness rather than casual or informal settings. Common collocations include 泰国 (Tàiguó) for Thailand and 泰山 (Tàishān) for Mt. Tai.
HSK Study Tips
While 泰 is not included in HSK levels, it connects well with other words expressing emotions or states like 安 (ān, peace) and 大 (dà, big). Focus on the nuances of its meanings and practice using it in phrases that denote safety or greatness.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 泰 when they mean 太 (tài), leading to confusion between 'too much' and 'great.' For example, saying '我觉得这道菜泰好' (I think this dish is great) should be corrected to '我觉得这道菜太好' to convey 'too good.'
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Decomposition of 泰
IDS Structure⿱？氺
泰Full Character
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How to say Mt Tai 泰山[Tài Shān] in Shandong in Chinese
“Mt Tai 泰山[Tài Shān] in Shandong” in Chinese is泰tài
The character 泰 (tài) primarily conveys the meanings of safety, peace, and greatness. It can refer to things that are exalted or superior, and it is often used in contexts related to stability and peace of mind. Additionally, it is commonly associated with Mt. Tai, a famous mountain in Shandong province, symbolizing grandeur and tranquility.
When to use 泰
Learners often confuse 泰 with similar-sounding words like 太 (tài), which means 'too' or 'very.' It is important to use 泰 in contexts reflecting peace and greatness rather than casual or informal settings. Common collocations include 泰国 (Tàiguó) for Thailand and 泰山 (Tàishān) for Mt. Tai.
泰 or something close to it
安 (ān) vs 泰 (tài): Use 安 when emphasizing safety or security in a more general sense, while 泰 conveys a sense of greatness or exaltation in addition to peace.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly use 泰 when they mean 太 (tài), leading to confusion between 'too much' and 'great.' For example, saying '我觉得这道菜泰好' (I think this dish is great) should be corrected to '我觉得这道菜太好' to convey 'too good.'
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Grammar Patterns of 泰
泰 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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别跟我耍花招，____勒，要不我会杀了你。
Don't try and double-cross me, Taylor, because I'll kill you.
