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泰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
泰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
泰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
泰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
泰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
泰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
泰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
泰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
泰 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

泰 Stroke Order — How to Write 泰

Stroke Order

泰 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氺, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

泰 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 泰:氺

泰 is an ideographic compound. Water 氺 contained by a dam.

Radical: 氺 + 5 more strokes

泰 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • tài

Meanings of 泰 in Chinese

1

tài泰

Peaceful, stable; indicating a state of calm and composure in the face of difficulties.
无论遇到什么困难，他都能泰然处之。
No matter what difficulties he encounters, he can handle them with composure.
Refers to something good, beautiful, prosperous, as in '泰运' (good fortune) or '否极泰来' (things turning for the better after reaching rock bottom).
经过漫长等待，她的事业终于否极泰来，迎来了泰运亨通的日子。
After a long wait, her career finally turned for the better, ushering in days of great prosperity.
In some contexts, especially historically, '泰' (tài) can mean 'extreme' or 'great', often referring to the 'Extreme West' when used in the term '泰西' (Tàixī), which historically referred to Europe.
他对泰西文化很感兴趣。
He is very interested in European culture.
Arrogant, presumptuous, or extravagant (describing behavior or lifestyle).
他生活奢靡，行事骄泰，最终失去了众人的支持
He lived an extravagant life and behaved with arrogance, eventually losing the support of everyone.
When pronounced 'tài', '泰' refers to a state of peace, prosperity, or harmony, often indicating a turn for the better after adversity.
我们相信否极泰来。
We believe that after extreme misfortune comes good luck; the darkest hour is just before the dawn.

Common Words and Phrases with 泰

1
tài泰bàn半
more than half; the greater part
我泰半的空闲时间都用来阅读。
I spend most of my free time reading.
2
tài泰dǒu斗
A leading authority, doyen, or great master in a particular field, highly respected for their outstanding achievements.
李教授是物理学界的泰斗，他的研究成果对整个领域产生了深远影响。
Professor Li is a grand master in the field of physics, and his research findings have had a profound impact on the entire field.
3
tài泰mǐ米ěr尔yǔ语
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken in southern India (especially in Tamil Nadu) and northern and eastern Sri Lanka.
她对语言学很感兴趣，最近开始学习泰米尔语
She is very interested in linguistics and recently started learning Tamil.
4
tài泰rán然
calm and composed
即使面对复杂的局面，他也能泰然处之，显得十分从容
Even when confronted with a complex situation, he could handle it calmly and appeared very composed.
5
tài泰rán然zì自dé得
To be perfectly at ease and content; calm and self-possessed.
即使面对突如其来的挑战，他也能泰然自得地应对，展现出过人的心理素质。
Even when faced with sudden challenges, he could respond with calm self-possession, demonstrating exceptional psychological resilience.
6
tài泰rán然zì自ruò若
To remain calm and self-possessed, even in difficult or stressful situations.
尽管演出中途音响设备出了故障，经验丰富的舞台导演却泰然自若地指挥工作人员迅速解决了问题。
Despite the sound equipment failing midway through the performance, the experienced stage director remained calm and composed, directing the staff to quickly resolve the issue.
7
tài泰shān山
Mount Taishan is a sacred and culturally significant mountain in Shandong, China, one of the Five Great Mountains, known for its historical sites and natural beauty. It is also used metaphorically to describe a person of great distinction or something of great importance.
登临泰山，不仅能欣赏到壮丽的自然风光，更能体会到它在中国文化中如同定海神针般的重要地位。
Ascending Mount Tai, one can not only admire its magnificent natural scenery but also appreciate its pivotal and enduring significance in Chinese culture, akin to a stabilizing anchor.
8
tài泰shān山běi北dǒu斗
A person of great eminence, widely respected and looked up to as a leading authority or figure.
张医生在医学领域深耕多年，是公认的泰山北斗，他的研究成果为无数患者带来了希望。
Dr. Zhang, having dedicated many years to the medical field, is widely recognized as a towering figure; his research achievements have brought hope to countless patients.
9
tài泰shān山hóng鸿máo毛
A metaphor contrasting something immensely important (like Mount Tai) with something utterly trivial (like a goose feather), used to describe a vast difference in value or significance, often in the context of how death can be viewed as weighty or light.
在原则问题上，个人的私利与集体利益相比，简直是泰山鸿毛，微不足道
On matters of principle, individual self-interest, when compared to collective interests, is like Mount Tai and a goose feather – utterly insignificant.
10
tài泰shān山yā压dǐng顶
An overwhelming burden or immense pressure, likened to Mount Tai pressing down.
面对期末考试和找工作的双重压力，小明感到泰山压顶，几乎喘不过气来。
Facing the dual pressure of final exams and job hunting, Xiao Ming felt an overwhelming burden, as if Mount Tai was pressing down on him, almost unable to breathe.
11
tài泰wù晤shì士hé河
The Thames River is the main river in England, flowing through London and emptying into the North Sea.
伦敦的许多著名地标都坐落在泰晤士河两岸。
Many famous landmarks in London are situated along the banks of the River Thames.
12
tài泰yǔ语
Thai (language), the official language of Thailand.
我正在学习泰语，希望能更好地了解它的文化。
I am learning Thai, hoping to better understand its culture.

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Questions about 泰

What does 泰 mean in Chinese?

泰 (tài) means “Peaceful, stable” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 泰?

泰 is pronounced tài in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 泰 have?

泰 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 泰?

泰 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 氺. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 泰?

The radical of 泰 is 氺, and 泰 is an ideographic compound.