tai2 taai3體態体态
Jyutpingtai2 taai3
Yaletái taai
Definition
Posture, bodily carriage, or physical form.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the aesthetic or structural presentation of the body rather than just physical health. It is frequently used in contexts involving dance, sports, or formal etiquette to describe how someone carries themselves. While it can refer to natural build, it often implies a degree of discipline or training in how one stands or moves.
Examples
Her posture is very elegant when she dances.
Your poor sitting posture will affect your body bearing.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 姿勢, which refers more to a specific pose or position at a single moment in time. 體態 implies a more permanent or habitual way of carrying the body.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
