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呔 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
呔tāitire; neck-tiee, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #37631, Very Hard
呔tāitieunknown, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #37631, Very Hard
呔tāinecktieunknown, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #37631, Very Hard
呔tāitire (Cantonese)unknown, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #37631, Very Hard
呔dāitire; neck-tiee, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #37631, Very Hard
呔dāitieunknown, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #37631, Very Hard
呔dāinecktieunknown, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #37631, Very Hard
呔dāitire (Cantonese)unknown, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #37631, Very Hard
dāi(dai1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1tire; neck-tie
  2. 2tie
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March 24, 2026

呔dāi(dai1)

The character 呔 (dāi) primarily refers to a 'tie' or 'necktie' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in informal contexts, especially in Cantonese-speaking regions, to denote a necktie or sometimes even a tire in a colloquial sense. The usage of this character is more prevalent in spoken language rather than formal writing.

Strokes7Radical口Frequency#37631DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the necktie is often associated with professionalism and formality, especially in business settings. Wearing a necktie is a common practice for men in formal events, reflecting societal norms of dress code.

Memory Tip

Imagine a stylish necktie that looks like a tire, symbolizing a combination of fashion and functionality. The shape of the character 呔 resembles a necktie hanging down, helping you remember its meaning and pronunciation (dāi) by associating it with a dapper appearance.

Meanings of 呔

dāi(dai1)
primary
1tire; neck-tie
2tie
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About 呔

呔Simplified
7Strokes
口Radical
叹词tàncíinterjection (interj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 呔 as it is primarily used in spoken Cantonese, and may not be recognized in formal Mandarin contexts. Common collocations include '呔领' (tāi lǐng) for 'necktie'. Ensure you use the correct tone, as the first tone (dāi) is essential for proper pronunciation.

HSK Study Tips

While 呔 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can help students connect to informal speech used in Hong Kong or among Cantonese speakers. Focus on understanding its context in conversation rather than formal writing.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 呔 with other characters for 'tie' like 领带 (lǐngdài), which is the standard Mandarin term. Another mistake is mispronouncing the tone; remember to use the first tone (dāi) to avoid confusion.

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Etymology of 呔

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Phonetic (sound)太
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  1. 1The sound half太 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  2. 2On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 呔?

Decomposition of 呔

IDS Structure⿰口太
呔Full Character
=
口kou3
left
太tai4
right
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How to say tire; neck-tie in Chinese

“tire; neck-tie” in Chinese is呔tāi

The character 呔 (dāi) primarily refers to a 'tie' or 'necktie' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in informal contexts, especially in Cantonese-speaking regions, to denote a necktie or sometimes even a tire in a colloquial sense. The usage of this character is more prevalent in spoken language rather than formal writing.

When to use 呔

Be cautious when using 呔 as it is primarily used in spoken Cantonese, and may not be recognized in formal Mandarin contexts. Common collocations include '呔领' (tāi lǐng) for 'necktie'. Ensure you use the correct tone, as the first tone (dāi) is essential for proper pronunciation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 呔 with other characters for 'tie' like 领带 (lǐngdài), which is the standard Mandarin term. Another mistake is mispronouncing the tone; remember to use the first tone (dāi) to avoid confusion.

Write 呔

呔

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Word Family of 呔

Words Containing This Character1
呔dāitie
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Compound Meaning

What does 呔 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 呔

No, 呔 is primarily used in Cantonese and may not be widely recognized in mainland Mandarin.

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