题 (tí) - Topic — refers to a subject, theme, question, & also means to inscribe or write a title.

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Topic — refers to a subject, theme, question, or problem;

also means to inscribe or write a title.

Topic — refers to a subject, theme, question,also means to inscribe or write a title.

Usage highlights

QuestionExam questionTopic titleInscriptionTopic of discussionProblem solving

Synonyms

  • 问— to ask (more about inquiry)
  • 目— item, heading (as in 题目)

Antonyms

  • 答— answer (opposite of question)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The exam question was difficult (考试题).
  • He wrote an inscription on the painting (题字).
  • This is the topic of our discussion (讨论的题目).
  • The problem requires a solution (问题).

Collocations

  • Question(问题)
  • Exam question(考题)
  • Topic title(题目)
  • Inscription(题字)
  • Topic of discussion(议题)
  • Problem solving(解题)

Idioms

  • Beside the point(文不对题)
  • Make a fuss over a minor issue(小题大做)
  • A difficult problem(难题)
  • Golden topic(金榜题名)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for inscriptions on paintings, scrolls, and monuments.
  • In imperial examinations, '题名' referred to having one's name listed among successful candidates.
  • The character combines 'page' (页) with 'is' (是), suggesting marking something as important.

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