COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 太 is built
Traditional etymology note: A giant 大 with a normal-sized man 丶 for scale
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How to Write 太 (tài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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tàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tài
太
highest
Common words
tài yáng
太阳
sun; abbr. for 太陽穴|太阳穴[tai4 yang2 xue2]
tài tài
太太
married woman; Mrs.; Madam; wife
tài kōng
太空
outer space
tài jí
太极
the Absolute or Supreme Ultimate, the source of all things according to some interpretations of Chinese mythology
tài píng
太平
peace and security
lǎo tài tài
老太太
elderly lady (respectful); esteemed mother
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 太
Say “tài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 太
Common words and phrases
tài yáng
sun; abbr. for 太陽穴|太阳穴[tai4 yang2 xue2]
tài tài
married woman; Mrs.; Madam; wife
tài kōng
outer space
tài jí
the Absolute or Supreme Ultimate, the source of all things according to some interpretations of Chinese mythology
tài píng
peace and security
lǎo tài tài
elderly lady (respectful); esteemed mother
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“太”。
Zhège zì shì “tài”.
This character is “太”.
我正在学习“太”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tài” zì.
I am learning the character “太”.
请写一遍“太”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tài”.
Please write “太” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 太?
太 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 太 (tài) mean?
太 (tài) means highest.
What is the radical of 太?
The radical of 太 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.