姿态

zītài · HSK 7

pose

🧍 姿态 = 姿 posture/looks + 态 state/attitude = the stance you hold

姿 covers physical bearing and appearance; 态 means condition or attitude. Together they name a held pose or mannerism. The tài in 态 also shows up in 态度 (attitude), a useful verbal hook.

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