Definition
泰 is a bound form (b.f.) that cannot stand alone; it appears as a component in words. Its core meaning is 'peaceful, calm', but it is most commonly encountered in proper nouns such as 泰国 (Thailand, a phonetic transcription) and 泰山 (Mount Tai, a sacred mountain). It also appears in formal or literary compounds like 泰然自若 (calm and composed) and 安泰 (safe and peaceful). Note that in proper nouns, the character does not necessarily carry its semantic meaning.
b.f.
peacecalm(bound form) used in place names and proper nouns (e.g., 泰国, 泰山)(in the I Ching) name of the 11th hexagramsymbolizing peace and prosperity
Examples
- 。Wǒ míngnián xiǎng qù tài guó lǚyóu.I want to travel to Thailand next year.
- ，。tài shān shì Zhōngguó wǔ yuè zhī yī, fēicháng yǒumíng.Mount Tai is one of the Five Great Mountains of China, very famous.
- 。Tā miànduì wēixiǎn shí yīrán tài rán zì ruò.He remained calm and composed in the face of danger.
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