太 (tài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 太 (tài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 太 (tài) means "Too; extremely.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 大.

Q: How do you write 太 stroke by stroke?

太 has 4 strokes. The radical is 大. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 太 and 买?

太 (tài) and 买 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 太?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 大. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 太?

Common words containing 太 include: 太好 (tài hǎo) — Great; excellent.; 太太 (tài tài) — Wife; Mrs.; 太阳 (tài yáng) — Sun.

How to Write 太

The character 太 (tài) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 大 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

太 is pronounced tài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Too; extremely..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 太 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 太

太好 tài hǎo

Great; excellent.

太太 tài tài

Wife; Mrs.

太阳 tài yáng

Sun

Example Sentences

这太好了。

zhè tài hǎo le

This is great.

他太太是老师。

tā tài tài shì lǎo shī

His wife is a teacher.

太阳出来了。

tài yáng chū lái le

The sun has come out.

Similar Characters

买 mǎi

大 dà

天 tiān

Practice Writing 太 (tài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 太

What does 太 (tài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 太 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 太 and 买?

What mistakes do learners make writing 太?

What common words use 太?

How to Write 太 (tài)