HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
太 — too, very, extremely
- Reading
- tài
- Meaning
- too, very, extremely
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
太 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is tài and it means too, very, extremely. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
太 appears in everyday chinese words such as 太 (too, extremely), 太阳 (sun) and 太太 (Mrs., wife).
Chinese words containing 太
Frequently asked questions
What does 太 mean in Chinese?
太 means too, very, extremely in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 太 read?
太 is read tài. Reading it inside real words — 太 and 太阳 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 太 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 太 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 太 in a word?
A common word containing 太 is 太 (tài) — "too, extremely". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 太 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 太 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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