态 (tài) - state, condition, attitude, appearance, manner

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tài ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 心

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态 · tài

state, condition, attitude, appearance, manner

state, condition, attitude, appearance, manner

Usage highlights

state/conditionattitudesituation/trendform/shapeposture/gestureexpression

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 静— static/stationary
  • 定— fixed/stable

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is in a good state (状态).
  • We should maintain a positive attitude (态度).
  • This is the current situation (态势).
  • The liquid changed its form (形态).

Collocations

  • state/condition(状态)
  • attitude(态度)
  • situation/trend(态势)
  • form/shape(形态)
  • posture/gesture(姿态)
  • expression(神态)

Idioms

  • Abnormal or perverted(变态)
  • Old habits die hard(故态复萌)
  • Assume a threatening posture(作态)
  • Put on airs(装腔作态)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from classical Chinese philosophy where 'form' and 'state' were important concepts.
  • In modern usage, frequently appears in psychological and sociological contexts.
  • The character combines 'ability' (能) and 'heart' (心), suggesting mental state or attitude.

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