泰
peaceful; extreme; too; very
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesadjective
peaceful; tranquil; stable
formalOften used to describe a stable, peaceful social or living situation.
A peaceful country and safe people is our shared wish.
He lives a calm and composed life.
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Facing the emergency, he always maintained a calm mindset.
This small town has a peaceful environment, suitable for elderly care.
Thai massages allow people to relax both physically and mentally.
adverb
extremely; very; utmost
formalUsed to emphasize the degree of a quality or quantity, mostly in formal written contexts.
Mount Tai is the first of China's Five Great Mountains, its grandeur unmatched under heaven.
We have reached the border of the far western region.
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This competition was loved by most of the audience.
His Tai'e sword is a legendary ancestral weapon.
Taishun County is famous nationwide for its covered bridge culture.
adverb
too; excessively; over
literaryUsed to indicate that a degree exceeds an appropriate or acceptable limit, mainly in classical Chinese and formal written modern Chinese.
This article is overly concise, making it hard for readers to understand.
His family is excessively wealthy, which inevitably invites others' jealousy.
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You went too far this time and hurt your friend's feelings.
This clothing is too dark and bright, unsuitable for daily wear.
His requirements are too high, and it's hard for anyone to meet them.
noun
surname Tai
Used as a family name in Chinese culture.
Professor Tai is a well-known scholar at our school.
I have a colleague surnamed Tai who is from Fujian.
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Mr. Tai will attend the dinner party tonight.
The Tai family is a century-old local family.
I know a young man named Tai Ming.