Definitions

tài (adjective) peaceful; safe
tài (adjective) grand; most
Tài (noun) Thailand

Etymology

Water  contained by a dam

About

The character 泰 combines the elements 大 (large) and 水 (water), historically evoking the image of abundant water flowing freely. This sense of smooth, unhindered movement extends to abstract meanings of prosperity, stability, and profound tranquility. The character is deeply associated with Mount Tai, a culturally revered symbol of enduring permanence and imperial authority. Thus, 泰 conveys concepts of peace, safety, grandeur, and extreme stability, encompassing both physical security and a state of complete, undisturbed harmony.

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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Seal Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Example Sentences Hide

我喜欢国菜。

Wǒ xǐhuān Tàiguó cài.

I like Thai food.

式按摩很舒服。

Tàishì ànmó hěn shūfu.

Thai massage is very comfortable.

山是中国名山。

Tàishān shì Zhōngguó míngshān.

Mount Tai is a famous mountain in China.

他面对困难很然。

Tā miànduì kùnnán hěn tàirán.

He faces difficulties calmly.

祝您身体安

Zhù nín shēntǐ āntài.

Wish you good health and peace.

他是文学斗。

Tā shì wénxué tàidǒu.

He is a leading authority in literature.

我有一只迪狗。

Wǒ yǒu yì zhī tàidí gǒu.

I have a Teddy dog.

在紧急情况下,他总能然应对。

Zài jǐnjí qíngkuàng xià, tā zǒng néng tàirán yìngduì.

In emergencies, he always responds calmly.