姿态 zītài attitude
attitude; posture; stance
How to remember 姿态: 姿 grace + 态 attitude = attitude.
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How it is used
- Both a physical 'posture' and a figurative 'stance/attitude' - 优美的姿态 (yōuměi de zītài) a graceful pose.
- Figurative: 高姿态 (gāo zītài) a magnanimous stance; 摆姿态 (bǎi zītài) to strike a pose / put on airs.
- Compared with 态度 (tàidu, attitude/manner), 姿态 emphasizes the outward posture or public positioning one adopts.
Example sentences
- 她跳舞时的姿态很美。 Tā tiàowǔ shí de zītài hěn měi.Her motions when dancing are lovely.