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    Expressing "stance" or "posture" with 姿态 (zītài)

    Description & Modification
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Adjective + 的 + 姿态

    Explanation

    The noun 姿态 (zītài) refers to a physical posture or, more commonly, a figurative stance or attitude someone adopts. It is often used in formal or political contexts to describe the position or demeanor a person, organization, or country projects. For example, 强硬的姿态 means "a tough stance."

    Examples

    • 谈判中他始终保持着强硬的姿态。

      Tánpàn zhōng tā shǐzhōng bǎochí zhe qiángyìng de zītài.

      He maintained a tough stance throughout the negotiations.

    • 她以开放的姿态迎接新的挑战。

      Tā yǐ kāifàng de zītài yíngjiē xīn de tiǎozhàn.

      She embraced new challenges with an open attitude.

    • 舞蹈演员的每一个姿态都优美极了。

      Wǔdǎo yǎnyuán de měi yí gè zītài dōu yōuměi jí le.

      Every pose of the dancer was extremely graceful.

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