The Chinese word **心态 (xīntài)**, meaning "mindset" or "attitude," is a compound formed through semantic combination. It joins the character **心 (xīn)**, meaning "heart" or "mind," which represents the inner self and consciousness, with **态 (tài)**, meaning "state," "condition," or "posture." Together, they create a metaphorical concept where the "state of the mind/heart" describes one's fundamental psychological disposition or outlook. This formation is typical in modern Chinese, where two meaningful morphemes are combined to express a more abstract, nuanced idea that is readily understood from the sum of its parts.