太
high; big; extremely; too; honorific title
Meanings
7 senses · 32 examplesadjective
high; large; grand
Used to describe height, scale or scale of things.
The plane is flying at high altitude.
This university has a history of one hundred years.
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Lake Tai is the third largest freshwater lake in China.
The space station is the achievement of human aerospace technology.
The Taihua Mountains are located in western China.
adjective
extremely; most
formalUsed to describe the degree of time, quality or state.
This is a fossil from the Paleozoic era.
He is the most senior employee in our company.
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This is the most wonderful performance I have ever seen.
The Earth's environment during the Paleozoic era was completely different from today.
This is the most important moment in my life.
noun
honorific for elders; senior
honorificUsed as a polite title for respected elders or seniors in social interactions.
This is my great uncle, he is already ninety years old this year.
My teacher's father is an elderly man with high moral standing.
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Today I will visit my father's former teacher.
Please send my regards to your mother.
Your respected mother just celebrated her 70th birthday last week.
adverb
too; excessively
informalUsed to describe that the degree of something exceeds a reasonable or acceptable range, can be used in both positive and negative sentences.
This glass of water is too hot, I need to wait a while before drinking.
There are too many people in the conference room, I can't squeeze in.
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He is too immodest, always showing off in front of others.
This piece of clothing is too expensive, I can't afford it.
This question is too difficult, I can't answer it.
adverb
very; extremely
informalOnly used in affirmative sentences to express high praise or strong approval.
This method is so great, it solved our big problem.
This building is extremely magnificent, showing the superb skills of ancient craftsmen.
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The food today is so delicious, I ate a full bowl.
This movie is so touching, I cried for a long time after watching it.
This gift is so thoughtful, I love it very much.
adverb
a bit; slightly
informalOnly used in negative sentences to express mild dissatisfaction or imperfection, with a euphemistic tone.
The weather today is not very good, it might rain.
I'm not very satisfied with this service, I hope it can be improved.
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This room is not very quiet, it's a bit noisy.
His Mandarin is not very standard, he needs more practice.
The taste of this dish is not too salty, which just fits my taste.
proper noun
surname Tai
A common Chinese family name.
My neighbor's surname is Tai, he is a retired university professor.
There are many residents with the surname Tai in Tai'an City.