太
Meaning:
very, too much; big; extreme
HSK 1
Frequency:
#1548
Pinyin:
tài
Strokes:
4
Radical:
大
How to Write 太 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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4
About "太" in Chinese
The Chinese character 太 (tài) means "very, too much; big; extreme". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 太 include: 乙太, 亚太, 以太.
📚 Words and Phrases with 太
Common words containing this character
乙太
variant of 以太[yi3 tai4]
HSK 2
亚太
Asia-Pacific
HSK 2
以太
(loanword) ether (hypothetical medium that transmits light waves)
HSK 2
印太
Indo-Pacific (from 印度洋[Yin4 du4 yang2] and 太平洋[Tai4 ping2 Yang2])
HSK 2
太上
title of respect for taoists
HSK 2
太保
Taibao or Taipao city in Chiayi County 嘉義縣|嘉义县[Jia1 yi4 Xian4], west Taiwan
HSK 2
正太
young, cute boy
HSK 2
犹太
the Jews
HSK 2
老太
old lady
HSK 2
通太
variant of 通泰[tong1 tai4]
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A giant 大 with a normal-sized man 丶 for scale
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "太"?
- The pinyin is tài
- How many strokes does "太" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "太" mean?
- very, too much; big; extreme
- What is the radical of "太"?
- The radical is "大"