Common Meanings
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tài太
too; excessively; over-
这件衣服太贵了，我买不起。
This piece of clothing is too expensive, I can't afford it.
Indicates an extreme degree; too, very, excessively.
这个蛋糕太甜了，我吃不完
This cake is too sweet, I can't finish it.
Refers to something "high" or "vast", as in "outer space" or "imperial academy".
人类对太空的奥秘充满了好奇。
Humanity is full of curiosity about the mysteries of outer space.
Too, very (indicating a high degree or excess), often used to describe a situation as excessively good or bad.
今天天气太热了。
Today's weather is too hot.
Used as an honorific prefix to denote the highest status or a senior generation, as in 'great-grandfather' or 'venerable lady'.
我的太奶奶今年已经九十高龄了。
My great-grandmother is already ninety years old this year.