姿态

• Pinyin: zī tài
• Hanzi breakdown: 姿 = 次 + 女 (posture); 态 = 太 + 心 (attitude)

Meaning

Attitude; posture; stance; bearing. The manner in which one presents oneself, physically or figuratively.

While it can refer to physical bearing and deportment, it more often describes one's attitude, stance, or approach to situations. Common in diplomatic, social, and professional contexts to describe demeanor and positioning.

Examples

1. 她以优雅的姿态出现在舞台上。 She appeared on stage with an elegant bearing.
2. 公司表现出积极合作的姿态。 The company has shown a positive attitude toward cooperation.
3. 他以低姿态处理这次纠纷。 He handled this dispute with a low-profile approach.

Usage Guide

Context: diplomacy, business, social

Tone: observational

Do Say

• 谈判中保持开放的姿态非常重要。(Maintaining an open stance in negotiations is very important.)
• 她的舞蹈姿态优美动人。(Her dancing posture is graceful and moving.)

Don't Say

• 吃饭姿态 — use 姿势 for eating posture; 姿态 is more about attitude and bearing

Origin & History

姿 (posture, manner) + 态 (attitude, state)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal