Writing
常态 (cháng tài) — how to say "normal state" in Chinese
常态
Normal state
noun
Character composition
常
common
态
state
Radicals / Keys
巾
Turban
#50 · jīn · 3 strokes
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
Collocations
恢复常态
huī fù cháng tài
to return to normal
Examples
在疫情期间，戴口罩成为常态。
During the pandemic, wearing masks became the norm.
这是常态。
This is the normal state.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "normal state" in Chinese?
"normal state" in Chinese is 常态 (cháng tài).
What does 常态 mean in English?
常态 (cháng tài) means "Normal state".
How is 常态 pronounced?
It is pronounced cháng tài (written as chang tai, changtai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "normal state" in Chinese characters?
It is written 常态: 常 has 11 strokes, 态 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 常态?
常态 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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