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太
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Stroke order — 4 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 太
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 太 | tài | highest; greatest |
| 太阳 | tài yang | sun; abbr. for 太阳穴 |
| 太极拳 | tài jí quán | shadowboxing or Taiji, T'aichi or T'aichichuan; traditional form of physical exercise or relaxation |
| 太太 | tài tai | married woman; Mrs. |
| 太空 | tài kōng | outer space |
| 不太 | bù tài | Not too |
| 老太太 | lǎo tài tai | elderly lady (respectful); esteemed mother |
| 太阳能 | tài yáng néng | solar energy |
FAQ
How many strokes does 太 have?
太 has 4 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 太?
The pinyin for 太 is tài. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄊㄞˋ.
What does 太 mean in Chinese?
太 means: highest; greatest. It appears in common words such as 太、太阳、太极拳.