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钛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
tàititaniumnz, 9 strokes, radical 钅, rank #13329, Hard
tàititanium (chemistry)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 钅, rank #13329, Hard
tài(tai4) T4
  1. 1titanium
  2. 2titanium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026
(鈦)tài(tai4)

钛 (tài) refers to titanium, a strong, lightweight metal commonly used in aerospace, medical devices, and various alloys. It is known for its resistance to corrosion and high strength-to-weight ratio, making it valuable in both industrial and medical applications.

Strokes9RadicalFrequency#13329DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese modern industry, 钛 is celebrated for its applications in high-tech equipment and is often associated with advancements in aerospace technology, reflecting China's growing capabilities in engineering and manufacturing.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'tight' (sounds like 'tài') grip on a shiny titanium object, symbolizing strength and lightness. The character 钛 combines the metal radical 钅, representing metals, with the sound 'tài', helping you remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 钛

tài(tai4)
1titanium
2titanium (chemistry)
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About 钛

Simplified
Traditional
9Strokes
Radical
其它专名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 钛

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'tight' (sounds like 'tài') grip on a shiny titanium object, symbolizing strength and lightness. The character 钛 combines the metal radical 钅, representing metals, with the sound 'tài', helping you remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

钛 is primarily used in scientific contexts or technical discussions related to chemistry and materials. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words and ensure you use the correct tone (fourth tone) to convey the meaning accurately.

HSK Study Tips

Although 钛 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to the study of metals and materials science, which can be beneficial for students pursuing technical fields. Focus on the context of usage in science-related scenarios.

Cultural Note

In Chinese modern industry, 钛 is celebrated for its applications in high-tech equipment and is often associated with advancements in aerospace technology, reflecting China's growing capabilities in engineering and manufacturing.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is mispronouncing 钛 as 'tǎi' (third tone), which changes the meaning. Always use the correct fourth tone 'tài' to refer to titanium.

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Pronunciation of 钛

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Etymology of 钛

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

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 太 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鈦.

Memory Hint

metal

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 钛?

Decomposition of 钛

IDS Structure⿰钅太
Full Character
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jin1
left
tai4
right
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Which of these is a component of 钛?

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Grammar Patterns of 钛

钛 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 2 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.

Exercise 1 of 1

Complete the Sentence

普通的陶瓷元件分别是____酸钡和锆钛酸铅.

Common ceramic elements are barium titanate and lead zirconate - titanate.

Example Sentences for 钛 (1)

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普通的陶瓷元件分别是钛酸钡和锆钛酸铅.

pǔ tōng de táo cí yuán jiàn fēn bié shì tài suān bèi hé gào tài suān qiān.

Common ceramic elements are barium titanate and lead zirconate - titanate.

Cultural Notes for 钛

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese modern industry, 钛 is celebrated for its applications in high-tech equipment and is often associated with advancements in aerospace technology, reflecting China's growing capabilities in engineering and manufacturing.

Word Family of 钛

Words Containing This Character3
tàititanium (chemistry)
二氧化钛titanium dioxide二氧化鈦
钛铁矿ilmenite FeTiO3鈦鐵礦
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Compound Meaning

What does 钛 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 钛

Titanium is crucial for its lightweight yet strong properties, making it ideal for aerospace engineering, medical implants, and high-performance materials.