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题 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
题tísurname TiHSK 2, n, 15 strokes, radical 页, rank #3599, Medium
题títopicHSK 2, n, 15 strokes, radical 页, rank #3599, Medium
题típroblem for discussionHSK 2, n, 15 strokes, radical 页, rank #3599, Medium
题tíexam questionHSK 2, n, 15 strokes, radical 页, rank #3599, Medium
题tísubjectHSK 2, n, 15 strokes, radical 页, rank #3599, Medium
题títo inscribeHSK 2, n, 15 strokes, radical 页, rank #3599, Medium
题títo mentionHSK 2, n, 15 strokes, radical 页, rank #3599, Medium
题tí>个[gè],道[dào]HSK 2, n, 15 strokes, radical 页, rank #3599, Medium
题tíforehead; headline, title; themeHSK 2, n, 15 strokes, radical 页, rank #3599, Medium
tí(Ti2) T2
  1. 1topic
  2. 2problem for discussion
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March 24, 2026
题(題)tí(Ti2)

The character 题 (tí) primarily refers to a topic or subject matter, often in the context of discussions, exam questions, or titles. It can also mean 'to inscribe' or 'to mention' something. In academic settings, it is frequently used to denote the theme of a paper or the question posed in an examination.

Strokes15Radical页Frequency#3599DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese education, the concept of 题 is pivotal, as exams and discussions often center around specific topics or questions that students must address. The importance of mastering this character reflects the high value placed on academic achievement in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Think of the character 题 as someone holding a sign (the top part) that announces a topic (the bottom part resembles a question mark). Imagine a student preparing for an exam, confidently inscribing their answers to the questions presented on the sign.

Meanings of 题

tí(Ti2)
1topic
2problem for discussion
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About 题

题Simplified
題Traditional
15Strokes
页Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3599Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L2HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 题

Quick Contrast

题 (tí) vs 主题 (zhǔtí) — use 题 for specific questions or titles, while 主题 refers to the overarching theme or main idea.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of the character 题 as someone holding a sign (the top part) that announces a topic (the bottom part resembles a question mark). Imagine a student preparing for an exam, confidently inscribing their answers to the questions presented on the sign.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 题 with the word 体 (tǐ), which means 'body.' Note that 题 is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in educational settings. Common collocations include '考试题' (kǎoshì tí - exam question) and '论文题目' (lùnwén tímù - thesis topic).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 2 word, 题 connects well with other words related to education and examination, such as 考 (kǎo - to test) and 学习 (xuéxí - to study). Students should focus on recognizing its use in questions and topics related to academic discussions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese education, the concept of 题 is pivotal, as exams and discussions often center around specific topics or questions that students must address. The importance of mastering this character reflects the high value placed on academic achievement in Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 题 as a verb instead of a noun. For example, saying '我题一个问题' instead of '我有一个问题' (Wǒ yǒu yī gè wèntí - I have a question) is incorrect. Remember, 题 is not used as a standalone verb in this context.

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Etymology of 题

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Simplified form of 題. Phonosemantic compound. 頁 represents the meaning and 是 represents the sound. The character is based on the original meaning "forehead", which is unrelated to the modern meaning.

Memory Hint

head

Semantic (meaning)页
+
Phonetic (sound)是
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 题?

Decomposition of 题

IDS Structure⿺是页
题Full Character
=
是shi4
enclosing
页ye4
inner
Exercise 1 of 2

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Which of these is a component of 题?

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题

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Grammar Patterns of 题

题 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 9 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.

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Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

请问您一个问____。

May I ask you a question?

Example Sentences for 题 (10)

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1
他和我把这个棘手的问题整个儿都讨论清楚了。

tā hé wǒ bǎ zhè gè jí shǒu de wèn tí zhěng gè ér dū tǎo lùn qīng chǔ le。

He and I have talked through this whole tricky problem.
2
他其实并不关心诸如此类的问题。

tā qí shí bìng bù guān xīn zhū rú cǐ lèi de wèn tí。

Issues such as these were not really his concern.
3
《每日邮报》的头版标题为“良知的声音”。

《 《 měi rì yóu》 bào 》 de tóu bǎn biāo“ tí wéi “ liáng zhī”。

The Daily Mail has the headline "The Voice of Conscience"
4
我觉得应为我们遭遇的问题负部分责任。

wǒ jué dé yīng wéi wǒ mén zāo yù de wèn tí fù bù fēn zé rèn。

I feel partly responsible for the problems we're in.
5
你可能从小就被教育那样考虑问题。

nǐ kě néng cóng xiǎo jiù bèi jiào yù nà yàng kǎo lǜ wèn tí。

You were probably brought up to think like that.
6
老实讲，托马斯，你贷款的问题开始让我担心了。

lǎo shí jiǎng， ， tuō mǎ， sī ， nǐ dài kuǎn de wèn tí kāi shǐ ràng wǒ dān。

Frankly, Thomas, this question of your loan is beginning to worry me.
7
现在可以回答你的问题了，你母亲失望的原因就在这里。

xiàn zài kě yǐ huí dá nǐ de wèn tí le， ， nǐ mǔ qīn shī wàng de yuán yīn jiù zài zhè。

And so, to answer your question, that's why your mother is disappointed.
8
“你究竟还发现了什么问题？”她问道。

“ “ nǐ jiū jìng huán fā xiàn le shí mó wèn？” tí ？” tā。

"Precisely what other problems do you perceive?" she asked.
9
我知道我向你提出这个问题似乎很不可理喻。

wǒ zhī dào wǒ xiàng nǐ tí chū zhè gè wèn tí sì hū hěn bù kě lǐ yù。

I know this sounds a crazy thing for me to ask you.
10
正如1892年剧本的副标题所强调的，《凯瑟琳》是一部“爱尔兰戏剧”。

zhèng rú1892 1892 nián jù běn de fù biāo tí suǒ qiáng tiáo，《 de ，《 kǎi》 sè lín 》“ shì yī bù “ ài”。

"Kathleen" was, as its 1892 subtitle asserted, "An Irish Drama".

Cultural Notes for 题

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese education, the concept of 题 is pivotal, as exams and discussions often center around specific topics or questions that students must address. The importance of mastering this character reflects the high value placed on academic achievement in Chinese culture.

Word Family of 题

Words Containing This Character20
问题wèntíquestion問題
主题zhǔtítheme主題
题títopic題
话题huàtítopic話題
难题nántídifficult problem難題
专题zhuāntíarticle, report or program etc on a specific topic專題
课题kètítask課題
题材tícáisubject matter題材
题目tímùsubject題目
标题biāotítitle標題
议题yìtítopic議題
命题mìngtíproposition (logic, math.)命題
试题shìtíexam question試題
出问题to have sth go wrong出問題
小题大做to make a big fuss over a minor issue (idiom)小題大做
选择题multiple-choice question選擇題
题词inscription題詞
跑题to digress跑題
解题to explicate解題
考题kǎotíexam question考題
Exercise 1 of 4

Compound Meaning

What does 问题 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 题

You can say, '这道题我会做' (Zhè dào tí wǒ huì zuò), meaning 'I can solve this question.'