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

Q: What does 态 (tài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 态 (tài) means "attitude; state; manner; form". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 态 stroke by stroke?

态 has 8 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 态 and 忌?

态 (tài) and 忌 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 态?

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

Q: What common words use 态?

Common words containing 态 include: 态度 (tài dù) — attitude; manner; approach; 状态 (zhuàng tài) — state; condition; status; 心态 (xīn tài) — mentality; state of mind.

How to Write 态

The character 态 (tài) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

态 is pronounced tài in Mandarin Chinese. It means attitude; state; manner; form.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 态 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 态

态度 tài dù

attitude; manner; approach

状态 zhuàng tài

state; condition; status

心态 xīn tài

mentality; state of mind

Example Sentences

他的态度很好。

tā de tài dù hěn hǎo

His attitude is very good.

我现在的状态不错。

wǒ xiàn zài de zhuàng tài bù cuò

I'm doing well right now.

学习要心态平和。

xué xí yào xīn tài píng hé

One should maintain a calm mindset while learning.

Similar Characters

忌 jì

忍 rěn

忐 tǎn

Practice Writing 态 (tài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 态

What does 态 (tài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 态 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 态 and 忌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 态?

What common words use 态?

How to Write 态 (tài)