root cause; the stem of a fruit; the peduncle of a flower
nrt, 12 strokes, radical 艹, rank #1941, Medium
dì(di4) T4
1stem (of fruit)
2root cause; the stem of a fruit; the peduncle of a flower
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March 24, 2026
蒂dì(di4)
The character 蒂 (dì) refers to the stem of a fruit or the peduncle of a flower, serving as the connecting part between the fruit and its plant. It can also imply a root cause or basis in a broader metaphorical sense. This term is commonly used in botany and discussing agricultural products.
Strokes12Radical艹Frequency#1941DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the connection between plants and their fruits is significant, often reflected in agricultural practices and festivals, emphasizing the importance of the stem (蒂) in nurturing and harvesting.
Memory Tip
Imagine a fruit hanging from a tree, held by a green stem (蒂) that connects it to its source of nutrients. The character's form resembles a 'stem' with the top part (氵) like a droplet, reminding you of the life-giving water it needs to grow.
Meanings of 蒂
dì(di4)
1stem (of fruit)
2root cause; the stem of a fruit; the peduncle of a flower
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About 蒂
蒂Simplified
12Strokes
艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1941Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
While this character is mainly used in specific contexts like botany, learners often confuse it with similar characters. Be cautious with the pronunciation, as misplacing tones can alter meanings significantly. Common collocations include phrases related to plant anatomy and fruit descriptions.
HSK Study Tips
Though not categorized under HSK levels, 蒂 connects with other agricultural and botanical terms you may encounter. Focus on understanding its use in compound words related to plants and roots to deepen your vocabulary in this area.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蒂 (dì) with similar-sounding characters like 低 (dī) meaning 'low.' For example, saying '水果的低' instead of '水果的蒂' is incorrect; it should be '水果的蒂' to mean 'the stem of the fruit.'
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Phonosemantic compound. 艹 represents the meaning and 帝 represents the sound. Simplified form of 蔕.
1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
2The sound half帝 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayplant
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 蒂?
Decomposition of 蒂
IDS Structure⿱艹帝
蒂Full Character
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艹cao3
top
帝di4
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 蒂?
How to say stem (of fruit) in Chinese
“stem (of fruit)” in Chinese is蒂dì
The character 蒂 (dì) refers to the stem of a fruit or the peduncle of a flower, serving as the connecting part between the fruit and its plant. It can also imply a root cause or basis in a broader metaphorical sense. This term is commonly used in botany and discussing agricultural products.
When to use 蒂
While this character is mainly used in specific contexts like botany, learners often confuse it with similar characters. Be cautious with the pronunciation, as misplacing tones can alter meanings significantly. Common collocations include phrases related to plant anatomy and fruit descriptions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 蒂 (dì) with similar-sounding characters like 低 (dī) meaning 'low.' For example, saying '水果的低' instead of '水果的蒂' is incorrect; it should be '水果的蒂' to mean 'the stem of the fruit.'
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蒂
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Grammar Patterns of 蒂
蒂 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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“史____夫，你要喝点什么？”——“可口可乐，百事，随便啦。”
"Steve, what do you want?" — "Coke, Pepsi, it doesn't matter."
Example Sentences for 蒂 (10)
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“史蒂夫，你要喝点什么？”——“可口可乐，百事，随便啦。”
“ “ shǐ dì， fū ， nǐ yào hē diǎn？”——“ shí mó ？”——“ kě， kǒu kě， lè ， bǎi。”
"Steve, what do you want?" — "Coke, Pepsi, it doesn't matter."
