态度 (tàidu) — attitude
HSK 4 | noun | one's mental or emotional stance toward something
态度 (tàidu)
态度 refers to a person's attitude, stance, or manner, including their mental approach, emotional response, or behavioral disposition toward a person, thing, or situation.
Meanings
- [noun] attitude; stance; manner; approach
Example Sentences
他对工作的态度非常认真。 Tā duì gōngzuò de tàidu fēicháng rènzhēn. His attitude toward work is very serious.
面对挑战，要保持积极的态度。 Miànduì tiǎozhàn, yào bǎochí jījí de tàidu. When facing challenges, you should maintain a positive attitude.
她对客户的态度总是很礼貌。 Tā duì kèhù de tàidu zǒng shì hěn lǐmào. Her attitude toward customers is always very polite.
他的学习态度让老师非常满意。 Tā de xuéxí tàidu ràng lǎoshī fēicháng mǎnyì. His attitude toward studying made the teacher very satisfied.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 积极态度 | positive attitude |
| 端正态度 | to correct one's attitude |
| 学习态度 | attitude toward learning |
| 表明态度 | to express one's stance |
Usage Notes
态度 often appears in the structure 对……的态度 (attitude toward something). It can describe both emotional stances (positive, negative) and behavioral manners (polite, serious). In Chinese culture, having a good 态度 (attitude) is highly valued in academic, professional, and social contexts.
Memory Hook
态 (state/appearance) and 度 (degree/measure). So 态度 is the "degree of one's state": how you measure and present your inner state to the world.