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March 24, 2026
态度(態度)tàidù(tai4du4)
态度 (tài dù) refers to a person's manner, bearing, or attitude towards a situation, person, or concept. It encompasses one's approach and feelings, often influencing how one interacts with others. In both personal and professional contexts, having a positive attitude is deemed essential for effective communication.
Frequency#2018DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, attitude is often linked to the concept of 'face' (面子, miànzi), where maintaining a respectful and positive demeanor is crucial in social interactions. The right attitude can greatly affect one's reputation and relationships.
Memory Tip
Think of 态 (tài) as a character showing a person's stance or posture, and 度 (dù) as a measure. Together, they form 'attitude'—imagine someone measuring their stance in a debate! Visualize someone confidently standing tall when they have a good attitude, which helps you remember both pronunciation and meaning.
Meanings of 态度
tàidù(tai4du4)
1manner
2bearing
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About 态度
态度Simplified
態度Traditional
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—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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AI Study Notes for 态度
Quick Contrast
态度 (tài dù) vs 观点 (guān diǎn) — use 态度 when referring to one's manner or approach, while 观点 focuses on a specific opinion or viewpoint.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 态 (tài) as a character showing a person's stance or posture, and 度 (dù) as a measure. Together, they form 'attitude'—imagine someone measuring their stance in a debate! Visualize someone confidently standing tall when they have a good attitude, which helps you remember both pronunciation and meaning.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 态度 (tài dù) with similar words like 方式 (fāng shì), which means 'method.' It’s commonly used in both formal and informal settings, but consider the context—discussing work attitudes may require a more formal tone. Common collocations include '态度积极' (jī jí, positive attitude) and '态度消极' (xiāo jí, negative attitude).
HSK Study Tips
As HSK Level 4 vocabulary, 态度 connects well with other words relating to feelings and expressions, such as 感觉 (gǎn jué, feeling) and 反应 (fǎn yìng, reaction). Focus on using it in sentences to express your own or others' attitudes in various situations.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, attitude is often linked to the concept of 'face' (面子, miànzi), where maintaining a respectful and positive demeanor is crucial in social interactions. The right attitude can greatly affect one's reputation and relationships.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 态度 interchangeably with 方式 (fāng shì, method), leading to confusion in context. For example, saying '他的方式很积极' (tā de fāng shì hěn jī jí) is incorrect; it should be '他的态度很积极.'
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Grammar Patterns of 态度
态度 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Of all the lazy, indifferent, unbusinesslike attitudes to have!
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他接受采访时阐述了持乐观态度的理由。
tā jiē shòu cǎi fǎng shí chǎn shù le chí lè guān tài dù de lǐ yóu。
In the interview he gave some grounds for optimism.
Cultural Notes for 态度
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, attitude is often linked to the concept of 'face' (面子, miànzi), where maintaining a respectful and positive demeanor is crucial in social interactions. The right attitude can greatly affect one's reputation and relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions about 态度
You can say, '他的态度很积极' (tā de tài dù hěn jī jí), meaning 'His attitude is very positive.'
No, it can also describe a professional approach, such as '工作态度' (gōng zuò tài dù), meaning 'work attitude.'
态度 refers to one's attitude or approach, while 行为 (xíng wéi) refers to actions or behavior.
