English–Chinese
“subject matter” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintí cái
Example
这部电影的题材很新颖。zhè bù diàn yǐng de tí cái hěn xīn yǐng
The subject matter of this film is very original.
How to say “subject matter” in Chinese
“Subject matter” in Chinese is 题材 (tí cái).
A chosen field of subject matter that gives a creative work, report, or discussion its direction.
Example sentences with 题材
这部纪录片以环保事件为题材。zhè bù jì lù piàn yǐ huán bǎo shì jiàn wèi tí cái
This documentary uses an environmental protection event as its subject matter.
Tips for using 题材
- When discussing a movie, 题材 (tícái, "subject matter") can describe its broad area, such as family life or history, even when the story and style are different.