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题目tímùsubjectHSK 5, n, 20 strokes, rank #7784, Hard
题目tímùtitleHSK 5, n, 20 strokes, rank #7784, Hard
题目tímùtopicHSK 5, n, 20 strokes, rank #7784, Hard
tímù(ti2mu4)ti mu T2
  1. 1subject
  2. 2title
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March 24, 2026

题目(題目)tímù(ti2mu4)

题目 (tí mù) refers to a subject, title, or topic, often used in the context of academic or written work. It can denote the main idea of an essay, exam question, or any other form of intellectual inquiry. This term is commonly encountered in educational settings, especially when discussing assignments or presentations.

Strokes20Frequency#7784DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese education, the clarity of a 题目 is crucial for effective communication. Students often focus intensely on interpreting the题目 of an exam question to ensure they respond correctly, reflecting the high value placed on education and assessment.

Memory tip

Imagine a teacher holding a big sign labeled 题目 (tí mù) in front of a classroom. The sign is decorated with colorful titles of various subjects. The character 题 (tí) looks like a 't' with a hook, reminding you of 'topic', while 目 (mù) resembles an eye, symbolizing 'to see' or 'to focus on' the subject at hand.

Meanings of 题目

tímù(ti2mu4)
1subject
2title
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题目Simplified
題目Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#7784Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

题材 (tícái) refers to the theme or material of a work, while 题目 (tímù) specifically denotes the title or question, making it more focused on what is being asked or presented.

Usage Notes

It's important to use 题目 in contexts related to titles or subjects, avoiding colloquial uses where it may not fit. Common collocations include 论文题目 (lùn wén tí mù - thesis title) and 考试题目 (kǎo shì tí mù - exam questions). Watch for tonal mistakes, as using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 题目 connects to other academic vocabulary like 论文 (lùn wén - thesis) and 课题 (kè tí - research topic). Focus on recognizing it in written texts and practicing its use in formal discussions about academic subjects.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 题目 with 主题 (zhǔ tí - theme), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '这篇文章的主题是...' instead of '这篇文章的题目是...'. Remember, 题目 refers specifically to titles or subjects.

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Component characters

题títopic
HSK 215 strokes页
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目mùeye
HSK 15 strokes目
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How to say subject in Chinese

“subject” in Chinese is题目tímù

题目 (tí mù) refers to a subject, title, or topic, often used in the context of academic or written work. It can denote the main idea of an essay, exam question, or any other form of intellectual inquiry. This term is commonly encountered in educational settings, especially when discussing assignments or presentations.

When to use 题目

It's important to use 题目 in contexts related to titles or subjects, avoiding colloquial uses where it may not fit. Common collocations include 论文题目 (lùn wén tí mù - thesis title) and 考试题目 (kǎo shì tí mù - exam questions). Watch for tonal mistakes, as using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings.

题目 or something close to it

题材 (tícái) refers to the theme or material of a work, while 题目 (tímù) specifically denotes the title or question, making it more focused on what is being asked or presented.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 题目 with 主题 (zhǔ tí - theme), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '这篇文章的主题是...' instead of '这篇文章的题目是...'. Remember, 题目 refers specifically to titles or subjects.

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Grammar patterns of 题目

题目 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 3 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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我转过身,在黑板上写下了题目。

wǒ zhuǎi guò shēn, zài hēibǎn shàng xiě xià le tímù。

I turned around and wrote the title on the blackboard.
2
这个题目可以分四点来谈.

zhège tímù kěyǐ fēn sì diǎn lái tán.

Here the subject may be dealt with under four headings.
3
她开始做题前,很细心地看题目数字前是正号还是负号.

tā kāishǐ zuò tí qián, hěn xìxīn dì kàn tímù shùzì qián shì zhèng hào háishi fù hào.

She carefully noted whether her math problems had pluses or minuses before she began her work.
4
你应该把所有的题目都看清楚再开始做题.

nǐ yīnggāi bǎ suǒyǒu de tímù dōu kàn qīngchu zài kāishǐ zuò tí.

You should read through all of the questions before starting.
5
该题目可能暗指艾滋病。

gāi tímù kěnéng àn zhǐ àizībìng。

The title is per-haps an allusion to AIDS.
6
他将题目写在黑板上,然后逐句抄下课文。

tā jiāng tímù xiě zài hēibǎn shàng, ránhòu zhú jù chāo xiàkè wén。

He wrote the title on the blackboard, then copied out the text sentence by sentence.
7
我这等于让人把“我的题目中的精华 ” 撇了去.

wǒ zhè děngyú ràng rén bǎ“ wǒ de tímù zhōng de jīnghuá ” piě le qù.

I was hence allowing'the cream of my subject'to be skimmed off.

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You can say: '这篇论文的题目是什么?' (What is the title of this paper?)

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