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裼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
to take off a top; to divestg, 13 strokes, radical 衤, Very Hard
baby's quiltunknown, 13 strokes, radical 衤, Very Hard
to bare the upper bodyunknown, 13 strokes, radical 衤, Very Hard
to take off a top; to divestg, 13 strokes, radical 衤, Very Hard
baby's quiltunknown, 13 strokes, radical 衤, Very Hard
to bare the upper bodyunknown, 13 strokes, radical 衤, Very Hard
(ti4)
primary
T4
  1. 1to take off a top; to divest
  2. 2baby's quilt
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March 24, 2026
(ti4)

The character 裼 (tì) primarily means to take off or divest oneself of something, particularly clothing from the upper body. It is often used in contexts related to undressing or exposing the upper torso, and can also refer to a baby's quilt. The nuance of this character conveys a sense of shedding or removing, which is more than just taking off; it implies a state of being bare or exposed.

Strokes13RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, there is a strong emphasis on modesty and appropriate dressing, making the act of undressing or exposure culturally significant. The usage of 裼 can reflect cultural attitudes towards clothing and care for infants, highlighting the importance of warmth and comfort in child-rearing.

Memory Tip

Imagine a figure shedding a heavy coat, revealing a soft quilt underneath. The top part of the character 裼 resembles a person removing a layer, while the bottom hints at the quilt that comforts a baby. This story connects the character's components with its meaning and helps you remember that 'tì' is about taking off the top.

Meanings of 裼

(ti4)
primary
1to take off a top; to divest
2baby's quilt
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About 裼

Simplified
13Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 裼

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a figure shedding a heavy coat, revealing a soft quilt underneath. The top part of the character 裼 resembles a person removing a layer, while the bottom hints at the quilt that comforts a baby. This story connects the character's components with its meaning and helps you remember that 'tì' is about taking off the top.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the use of 裼, as it is less common in everyday conversation and may sound overly formal or poetic in informal contexts. Common collocations include phrases related to undressing or baby care. Additionally, ensure to use the correct tone, as a mispronounced 'tì' could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

While 裼 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be associated with other vocabulary related to clothing and care for infants. Focus on the contexts where clothing and baby-related terms intersect, as this can enrich your understanding and usage of the character.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, there is a strong emphasis on modesty and appropriate dressing, making the act of undressing or exposure culturally significant. The usage of 裼 can reflect cultural attitudes towards clothing and care for infants, highlighting the importance of warmth and comfort in child-rearing.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 裼 with 脱 (tuō), leading to sentences like '我脱衣服' (I take off my clothes) instead of using 裼 appropriately in specific contexts. Ensure to use 裼 when referring to the upper body or a baby’s quilt specifically.

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Pronunciation of 裼

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Etymology of 裼

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

To change 易 one's top 衤; 易 also provides the pronunciation

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 裼

IDS Structure⿰衤易
Full Character
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yi1
left
Yi4
right
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Cultural Notes for 裼

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, there is a strong emphasis on modesty and appropriate dressing, making the act of undressing or exposure culturally significant. The usage of 裼 can reflect cultural attitudes towards clothing and care for infants, highlighting the importance of warmth and comfort in child-rearing.

Word Family of 裼

Words Containing This Character1
baby's quilt
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Compound Meaning

What does 裼 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 裼

You should use 裼 when discussing the act of removing clothing from the upper body, especially in more poetic or descriptive contexts.