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架势 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
架势jiàshiattitudeHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16162, Very Hard
架势jiàshiposition (on an issue etc)HSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16162, Very Hard
jiàshi(jia4shi5)jia shi T4
  1. 1attitude
  2. 2position (on an issue etc)
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March 24, 2026

架势(架勢)jiàshi(jia4shi5)

架势 (jià shì) refers to a person's attitude or stance, particularly regarding a specific issue or situation. It can imply a certain posturing or demeanor that reflects confidence or authority, often used in contexts where someone's approach or manner is being evaluated.

Strokes17Frequency#16162DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, having a strong 架势 can be seen as a sign of leadership and confidence, especially in business settings where one's stance can impact negotiations.

Memory tip

Imagine a person striking a dramatic pose on a stage (架, meaning 'frame' or 'shelf') to show off their attitude (势, meaning 'force' or 'momentum'). Visualize them confidently presenting their viewpoint, making it easy to remember that 架势 relates to posture and attitude.

Meanings of 架势

jiàshi(jia4shi5)
1attitude
2position (on an issue etc)
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About 架势

架势Simplified
架勢Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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姿态 (zī tài) — use 架势 when emphasizing a confident or authoritative stance, while 姿态 is more neutral and can refer to any posture or attitude.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 架势 with similar terms like 态度 (tàidù, 'attitude'), which is more general. It's used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with tone; the second tone in 势 must be pronounced correctly to convey the right meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While not part of the official HSK vocabulary, 架势 connects with HSK Level 4 terms that discuss opinions and perspectives. Focus on using it in sentences about debates or discussions to strengthen your vocabulary in these contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 架势 with posture or physical stance, which is incorrect. A more accurate usage would be in discussions about someone's attitude towards a topic, such as saying '他的架势不太好' (His attitude is not very good) instead of '他的架势不太对' (His stance is not right).

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Component characters

架jiàto support
HSK 59 strokes木
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势shìpower
HSK 58 strokes力
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How to say attitude in Chinese

“attitude” in Chinese is架势jiàshi

架势 (jià shì) refers to a person's attitude or stance, particularly regarding a specific issue or situation. It can imply a certain posturing or demeanor that reflects confidence or authority, often used in contexts where someone's approach or manner is being evaluated.

When to use 架势

Common mistakes include confusing 架势 with similar terms like 态度 (tàidù, 'attitude'), which is more general. It's used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with tone; the second tone in 势 must be pronounced correctly to convey the right meaning.

架势 or something close to it

姿态 (zī tài) — use 架势 when emphasizing a confident or authoritative stance, while 姿态 is more neutral and can refer to any posture or attitude.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 架势 with posture or physical stance, which is incorrect. A more accurate usage would be in discussions about someone's attitude towards a topic, such as saying '他的架势不太好' (His attitude is not very good) instead of '他的架势不太对' (His stance is not right).

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