态度 (tàidu)

态度 refers to attitude — the way someone approaches, behaves toward, or feels about a person, task, or situation. It includes both emotional stance and behavioral manner.

Meanings

[noun] Attitude; manner; approach; stance.

Example Sentences

他学习的态度非常认真。 Tā xuéxí de tàidu fēicháng rènzhēn. His attitude toward studying is very serious.

服务员的态度很好，我很满意。 Fúwùyuán de tàidu hěn hǎo, wǒ hěn mǎnyì. The waiter's manner is very good; I am very satisfied.

你对这件事是什么态度？ Nǐ duì zhè jiàn shì shì shénme tàidu? What is your attitude toward this matter?

改变态度，才能改变结果。 Gǎibiàn tàidu, cái néng gǎibiàn jiéguǒ. Only by changing your attitude can you change the outcome.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
学习态度	attitude toward studying
积极态度	positive attitude
端正态度	correct one's attitude
对…的态度	attitude toward…
改变态度	change one's attitude

Memory Hook

态 (posture / state — the person's shape 大 and the heart 心 below) plus 度 (degree / measure). The degree of what your heart and body show — the measurable shape of how you feel and act.