Chinese characters for “di”
49 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
dī
Second tone
dí
barbarians
7 strokesto purchase grain
8 strokesto advance, to enlighten, to make progress
8 strokesenemy, foe, rival
10 strokesto wash, to sweep
10 strokesrush, reed
10 strokesbamboo flute
11 strokesaudience, interview
12 strokesto wash, to sweep
14 strokesto whisper
14 strokeswife, wife's child
14 strokeslong-tailed pheasant
14 strokesenemy, foe, rival
15 strokeswig
18 strokesThird tone
dǐ
Fourth tone
dì
sequence, number
11 strokes · HSK 3.0 L1young brother, junior
7 strokesto deliver, to hand over
10 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5pearl
7 strokessupreme ruler, emperor
9 strokesyounger sister
10 strokesstalk, stem, root, foot, base
11 strokescareful, attentive
11 strokescherry
12 strokesto glance, to look, to stare
12 strokesto tie, to join
12 strokesroot cause
12 strokesto deliver, to hand over
13 strokestellurium
14 strokesto tie, to join
15 strokescareful, attentive
16 strokespaw
16 strokesrainbow
17 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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