B1 noun Neutral

题材

/tʰǐ tɕʰǎɪ/

The subject matter or theme of a work of art, literature, or a movie.

Examples

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1

这种科幻题材的小说很受欢迎。

This kind of science fiction themed novel is very popular.

2

展览的作品涵盖了多种艺术题材。

The works in the exhibition cover various artistic subjects.

3

你想选什么题材写剧本?

What theme do you want to choose for writing the script?

Word Family

Noun
题材
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Memory Tip

题 (Title) + 材 (Material) = The material used for the title/topic.

Quick Quiz

这部小说以战争为___,描写了人性的光辉。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 题材

Examples

1

这种科幻题材的小说很受欢迎。

everyday

This kind of science fiction themed novel is very popular.

2

展览的作品涵盖了多种艺术题材。

formal

The works in the exhibition cover various artistic subjects.

3

你想选什么题材写剧本?

informal

What theme do you want to choose for writing the script?

4

文学研究常讨论农村题材与城市题材的区别。

academic

Literary studies often discuss the difference between rural and urban themes.

5

该公司正在寻找具有商业潜力的新题材。

business

The company is looking for new themes with commercial potential.

Word Family

Noun
题材

Common Collocations

历史题材 historical theme
现实题材 realistic theme
常见题材 common subject matter
文学题材 literary theme
新颖题材 novel/new theme

Common Phrases

科幻题材

sci-fi theme

热门题材

popular theme

艺术题材

artistic subject

Often Confused With

题材 vs 主题

主题 (Theme) is the central idea/message; 题材 (Subject matter) is the raw material or category of the story.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in discussions about media, literature, and movies.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '材料' (physical material).

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Memory Tip

题 (Title) + 材 (Material) = The material used for the title/topic.

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Word Origin

From '题' (topic) and '材' (material).

Grammar Patterns

Noun (e.g., 历史) + 题材 以...为题材

Quick Quiz

这部小说以战争为___,描写了人性的光辉。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 题材

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