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March 24, 2026
屉(屜)tì(ti4)
The character 屉 (tì) refers to a drawer or a tier, often associated with storage furniture. It can also denote items like trays or pads that hold or organize items. This term is commonly used in contexts related to furniture, storage solutions, and organization.
Strokes8Radical尸Frequency#45375DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese homes, furniture with multiple 屉 (drawers) is common, reflecting the importance of organization and efficiency in living spaces. This character embodies the cultural emphasis on tidiness and practical storage solutions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big drawer in a piece of furniture (屉) that is tiered and filled with various trays. The character looks like a box with a lid, suggesting the idea of storage or a compartment where items are kept. Picture the sound 'tì' as you create a mental image of opening that drawer to reveal its organized contents.
Meanings of 屉
tì(ti4)
1drawer
2tier
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About 屉
屉Simplified
屜Traditional
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尸Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#45375Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 屉
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a big drawer in a piece of furniture (屉) that is tiered and filled with various trays. The character looks like a box with a lid, suggesting the idea of storage or a compartment where items are kept. Picture the sound 'tì' as you create a mental image of opening that drawer to reveal its organized contents.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of using 屉 in appropriate contexts related to storage; it is not used for abstract concepts of organization. Common collocations include 屉子 (tìzi) for 'drawer' and 屉板 (tìbǎn) for 'tray.' Ensure you use the correct tone to avoid confusion with similar characters.
HSK Study Tips
While 屉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to other furniture-related terms. Focus on memorizing its usage alongside common furniture words to enhance context understanding. Practice using it in sentences about home organization.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese homes, furniture with multiple 屉 (drawers) is common, reflecting the importance of organization and efficiency in living spaces. This character embodies the cultural emphasis on tidiness and practical storage solutions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 屉 with similar-sounding characters like 提 (tí), which means 'to lift.' An incorrect sentence might say '我把书放在提里' instead of '我把书放在屉里.' Always use 屉 for storage contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 屉
屉 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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用你最喜欢的香味熏香你的抽____和衣柜。
Scent your drawers and wardrobe with your favourite aromas.
Example Sentences for 屉 (10)
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1
用你最喜欢的香味熏香你的抽屉和衣柜。
yòng nǐ zuì xǐ huān de xiāng wèi xūn xiāng nǐ de chōu tì hé yī guì。
Scent your drawers and wardrobe with your favourite aromas.
2
他查看了一下收银机的抽屉，里面有钱。
tā chá kàn le yī xià shōu yín jī de chōu tì， ， lǐ miàn yǒu。
He checked the register. There was money in the till.
3
他把那篇文章顺手丢进了抽屉。
tā bǎ nà piān wén zhāng shùn shǒu diū jìn le chōu tì。
He chucked the paper in a drawer.
4
他将文件叠起来，塞进自己的书桌抽屉里。
tā jiāng wén jiàn dié qǐ lái， ， sāi jìn zì jǐ de shū zhuō chōu tì。
He folded the papers and stuck them in his desk drawer.
5
壁橱最下面的抽屉里还有一条多余的毯子。
bì chú zuì xià miàn de chōu tì lǐ huán yǒu yī tiáo duō yú de tǎn zǐ。
There's an extra blanket in the bottom drawer of the cupboard.
6
他熟练地撬开每一把锁，把每个抽屉里的文件都偷走了。
tā shú liàn dì qiào kāi měi yī bǎ suǒ， ， bǎ měi gè chōu tì lǐ de wén jiàn dū tōu zǒu。
He picked each lock deftly, and rifled the papers within each drawer.
7
可以用锤子把抽屉砸开。
kě yǐ yòng chuí zǐ bǎ chōu tì zá kāi。
You could smash the drawer up with a hammer.
8
那个女孩在关抽屉时夹了手.
nà gè nǚ hái zài guān chōu tì shí jiā le shǒu.
The girl jammed her hand when she closed the drawer.
Please line the drawers with clean paper after you have emptied them.
Cultural Notes for 屉
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese homes, furniture with multiple 屉 (drawers) is common, reflecting the importance of organization and efficiency in living spaces. This character embodies the cultural emphasis on tidiness and practical storage solutions.
Word Family of 屉
Words Containing This Character4
抽屉chōutidrawer抽屜
屉tìdrawer屜
笼屉bamboo steamer (for buns or dimsum)籠屜
屉子drawer屜子
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Compound Meaning
What does 抽屉 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 屉
抽屉 (chōutì) specifically refers to a pull-out drawer, while 屉 can refer to drawers in general, as well as tiers or trays.
While 屉 primarily refers to physical storage, it can also metaphorically describe levels or layers in various contexts, like information organization.
