Definitions
(noun)
topic; subject; title
(noun)
question; problem; exam question
(verb)
to inscribe; to mention
About
The character "题" derives its etymology from the phonetic element "是" combined with the semantic component "页", which originally pertained to the head, thus giving the character its initial meaning of the forehead. This connection to the foremost part of the body facilitated a metaphorical shift towards denoting the title or heading of a written work, as it similarly occupies a prominent position at the beginning. Structurally, the traditional form "題" preserves these components distinctly, while the simplified form "题" maintains the same constituent parts with a modified graphic representation. Over time, the semantic scope of "题" expanded to encompass the act of inscribing or writing upon a surface, and eventually broadened further to refer to any subject matter, question, or problem presented for discussion or solution.
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这个问题很简单。
老师出了新题目。
我们今天讨论这个话题。
这本书的主题是爱情。
他正在做数学习题。
考试中有一道难题。
这个议题需要认真研究。
记者采访的题材很广泛。