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泰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
泰tàiMt Tai 泰山[Tài Shān] in Shandongns, 10 strokes, radical 氺, rank #2989, Hard
泰tàiabbr. for Thailandns, 10 strokes, radical 氺, rank #2989, Hard
泰tàisafens, 10 strokes, radical 氺, rank #2989, Hard
泰tàipeacefulns, 10 strokes, radical 氺, rank #2989, Hard
泰tàimostns, 10 strokes, radical 氺, rank #2989, Hard
泰tàigrandns, 10 strokes, radical 氺, rank #2989, Hard
泰tàigreat, exalted, superior; calm; bigns, 10 strokes, radical 氺, rank #2989, Hard
泰tàiMt Tai 泰山[Tai4 Shan1] in Shandongunknown, 10 strokes, radical 氺, rank #2989, Hard
tài(Tai4) T4
  1. 1Mt Tai 泰山[Tài Shān] in Shandong
  2. 2abbr. for Thailand
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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#2989DifficultyHard
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
2abbr. for Thailand
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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.

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Etymology of 泰

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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Water 氺 contained by a dam

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 泰

IDS Structure⿱？氺
泰Full Character
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氺shui5
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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.

Example Sentences for 泰 (10)

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别跟我耍花招，泰勒，要不我会杀了你。

bié gēn wǒ shuǎ huā zhāo， ， tài， lè ， yào bù wǒ huì shā。

Don't try and double-cross me, Taylor, because I'll kill you.
2
泰勒的运动生涯是从一名业余守门员开始的。

tài lè de yùn dòng shēng yá shì cóng yī míng yè yú shǒu mén yuán kāi shǐ de。

Taylor began his playing career as an amateur goalkeeper.
3
阿拉斯泰尔背部有毛病，所以我们睡硬板床。

ā lā sī tài ěr bèi bù yǒu máo bìng， ， suǒ yǐ wǒ mén shuì yìng bǎn。

Alastair has a bad back so we have a hard bed.
4
警察说斯泰凡诺夫斯基就在几个小时前抢劫了一名男子。

jǐng chá shuō sī tài fán nuò fū sī jī jiù zài jī gè xiǎo shí qián qiāng jié le yī míng nán zǐ。

Police said Stefanovski had robbed a man just hours earlier.
5
备好船后，他们就驶向了南边的卡洛福泰。

bèi hǎo chuán hòu， ， tā mén jiù shǐ xiàng le nán biān de kǎ luò fú。

After prepping the boat, they sailed it down to Carloforte.
6
泰勒先生对那些曾反对过他的人并未怀恨在心。

tài lè xiān shēng duì nà xiē zēng fǎn duì guò tā de rén bìng wèi huái hèn zài xīn。

Mr Taylor was not bitter towards those who had opposed him.
7
最后一次进攻将成千上万的人赶到了泰国。

zuì hòu yī cì jìn gōng jiāng chéng qiān shàng wàn de rén gǎn dào le tài guó。

The last offensive drove thousands of people into Thailand.
8
泰国航空公司说，该飞机已经得到降落许可。

tài guó háng kōng gōng sī shuō， ， gāi fēi jī yǐ jīng dé dào jiàng luò xǔ。

Thai Airways said the plane had been given clearance to land.
9
她语气之强烈令阿利斯泰尔深感震惊。

tā yǔ qì zhī qiáng liè líng ā lì sī tài ěr shēn gǎn zhèn jīng。

The violence in her tone gave Alistair a shock.
10
“他现在看上去没事了，”泰勒放心地报告。

“ “ tā xiàn zài kàn shàng qù méi shì，” le ，” tài lè fàng xīn dì。

"He seems to be all right now," reported a relieved Taylor.

Cultural Notes for 泰

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 泰

Compounds2
傣Dai3the Dai minority living in South China
溙
Words Containing This Character17
泰tàisafe
泰国Thailand泰國
泰勒Taylor (name)
泰山Tarzan (fictional character reared by apes in the jungle)
泰晤士报Times (newspaper)泰晤士報
泰达TEDA (Tianjin Economic Development Area)泰達
泰安Tai'an city prefecture level city in Shandong
泰坦尼克号RMS Titanic, British passenger liner that sank in 1912泰坦尼克號
泰州Taizhou prefecture level city in Jiangsu
国泰Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong airline)國泰
泰然calm
泰坦Titan (race of deities in Greek mythology, moon of Saturn etc)
泰和Taihe county, Jiangxi
安泰at peace
泰斗tàidǒumagnate
托尔斯泰Tolstoy (name)托爾斯泰
国泰民安the country prospers, the people at peace (idiom); peace and prosperity國泰民安
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Frequently Asked Questions about 泰

泰 is commonly used to refer to Thailand and denotes peace and greatness in various contexts.