PINYIN SYLLABLE
Chinese characters with Pinyin di
Learn how to write 50 Chinese characters pronounced “di” across 4 tone-marked pronunciations. Open any character for animated stroke order, words, sentences, and printable practice.
START WITH COMMON CHARACTERS
Common “di” Chinese characters
The same romanized syllable can represent different characters and tones. These useful HSK vocabulary characters are shown first so learners can begin with everyday Mandarin.
younger brother
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(prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 第六[di4-liu4] "sixth")
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earth
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low
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background
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to hand over; to pass on; to deliver
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(bound form) enemy
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to press against
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emperor
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a drop
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to enlighten
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to wash
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced dí
14 dictionary entries use the pronunciation dí, including 敌 ((bound form) enemy), 迪 (to enlighten), 涤 (to wash), 笛 (flute), 嘀 ((onom.) sound of dripping water, a ticking clock etc).
(bound form) enemy
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to enlighten
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to wash
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flute
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(onom.) sound of dripping water, a ticking clock etc
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surname Di
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to buy up (grain)
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Anaphalis yedoensis (pearly everlasting reed)
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face to face
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(bound form) of or by the wife, as opposed to a concubine (contrasted with 庶[shu4])
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dysprosium (chemistry)
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced dì
19 dictionary entries use the pronunciation dì, including 弟 (younger brother), 第 ((prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 第六[di4-liu4] "sixth")), 地 (earth), 递 (to hand over; to pass on; to deliver), 帝 (emperor).
younger brother
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(prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 第六[di4-liu4] "sixth")
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earth
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to hand over; to pass on; to deliver
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emperor
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closely joined
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stem (of fruit)
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pearly
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wife of a younger brother
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to examine
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Kerria japonica
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to look down upon (classical)
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prostrate
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tellurium (chemistry)
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to kick
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced dǐ
10 dictionary entries use the pronunciation dǐ, including 底 (background), 抵 (to press against), 诋 (to defame), 邸 (surname Di), 坻 (islet).
background
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to press against
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to defame
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surname Di
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islet
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foundation
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to butt
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baffle (pier)
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(bound form) sacrum
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced dī
7 dictionary entries use the pronunciation dī, including 低 (low), 滴 (a drop), 堤 (dike), 氐 (foundation), 羝 (billy goat).
low
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a drop
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dike
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foundation
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billy goat
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Chinese character
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surname Di
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PRINTABLE PRACTICE
Practice these di characters
Create an A4 Tianzige or Mizige worksheet using 12 useful characters from this pronunciation group.
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