太 tài
too / excessively / extremely
太 (tài) means "too / excessively / extremely" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 太
了
le
(particle for emphasis with 太)
不
bù
not / no
餐厅
cāntīng
restaurant
方便
fāngbiàn
convenient
Frequently asked questions
What does 太 (tài) mean in Chinese?
太 (tài) means "too / excessively / extremely" in Chinese. 太 (tài) means "too / excessively / extremely" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 太 in a sentence?
Use 太 (tài) the way you would use "too / excessively / extremely" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 太?
Common words that pair with 太 include 了, 不. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 太 (tài) and 到 (dào)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 太 means "too / excessively / extremely"; 到 means "to arrive / to reach / until / result complement". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 太 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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