题材

• 拼音: tí cái
• 汉字拆解: 题 = 页 (page) + 是 (phonetic), title/topic; 材 = 木 (wood) + 才 (talent), material

含义

Subject matter; theme; topic for creative works.

Specifically refers to the subject matter or theme of artistic, literary, or media works. Used when discussing what a book, film, painting, or other creative work is about. Different from 话题 which is for conversation topics. Often paired with genres like 历史题材 (historical subject), 科幻题材 (sci-fi theme).

例句

1. 这位导演特别擅长拍摄战争题材的电影。
2. 最近几年，网络小说的题材越来越丰富多样。
3. 她的画作题材大多来源于日常生活。

用法指南

语境: arts, literature, media

语气: analytical

正确说法

• 这部电影的题材很新颖。(The subject matter of this film is very innovative.)
• 历史题材的电视剧。(A historical-themed TV series.)

错误说法

• 今天的题材是什么 when asking about a meeting topic — use 话题 or 主题 for non-creative contexts

起源与历史

Compound of 题 (topic/title) + 材 (material), meaning the material or substance of a topic for creative work.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal