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March 24, 2026
蹄tí(ti2)
The character 蹄 (tí) refers primarily to the hoof of animals, particularly those like horses or pigs. It is often used in culinary contexts to describe pig's trotters, a popular dish in Chinese cuisine. Understanding this term can enhance your vocabulary related to animals and food preparation.
Strokes16Radical足Frequency#12922DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, pig's trotters are considered a delicacy and are often associated with nourishment and health, especially for women post-pregnancy. Dishes featuring 蹄 are common in home cooking and festive meals.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 蹄 (tí) as a hoof, where the '足' (foot) radical at the bottom resembles a horse's foot. Imagine a trotting horse leaving behind a trail of hoofprints, which sounds like 'tí'. Visualize this horse trotting freely to remember the pronunciation and meaning.
Meanings of 蹄
tí(ti2)
1hoof; pig's trotter
2pig's trotters
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蹄Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
蹄 (tí) vs 爪 (zhǎo) — use 蹄 for hooves of animals, while 爪 refers specifically to claws or paws.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of the character 蹄 (tí) as a hoof, where the '足' (foot) radical at the bottom resembles a horse's foot. Imagine a trotting horse leaving behind a trail of hoofprints, which sounds like 'tí'. Visualize this horse trotting freely to remember the pronunciation and meaning.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the pronunciation, as mispronouncing the tone can lead to confusion with other terms. This word is more common in informal cooking contexts, especially when discussing dishes. Typical collocations include '猪蹄' (pig's trotters) and '马蹄' (horse hoof).
HSK Study Tips
While 蹄 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to animals, which are common themes in early levels. Focus on related words like '马' (horse) and '猪' (pig) to build a broader understanding of animal-related terms.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, pig's trotters are considered a delicacy and are often associated with nourishment and health, especially for women post-pregnancy. Dishes featuring 蹄 are common in home cooking and festive meals.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蹄 with 脚 (foot), which refers to feet in general. For example, saying '猪脚' (pig foot) instead of '猪蹄' (pig trotter) would be incorrect if you are specifically referring to the trotters.
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Grammar Patterns of 蹄
蹄 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 2 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.
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那匹马前____腾空向后仰，把骑手摔了下去。
The horse reared and threw off its rider.
Example Sentences for 蹄 (10)
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那匹马前蹄腾空向后仰，把骑手摔了下去。
nà pǐ mǎ qián tí téng kōng xiàng hòu yǎng， ， bǎ qí shǒu shuāi le xià。
The horse reared and threw off its rider.
2
很幼稚的嗜中性粒细胞的核呈马蹄形,不分叶.
hěn yòu zhì de shì zhōng xìng lì xì bāo de hé chéng mǎ tí xíng, , bù fēn.
The immature neutrophil has a nonsegmented nucleus in shape of a horseshoe.
3
埃米和她的小组一路马不停蹄地驱车穿越西班牙。
āi mǐ hé tā de xiǎo zǔ yī lù mǎ bù tíng tí dì qū chē chuān yuè xī bān yá。
Amy and her group had driven non-stop through Spain.
4
雪在马蹄下积成球形.
xuě zài mǎ tí xià jī chéng qiú xíng.
The snow balled undcr the horse's feet.
5
骆驼的蹄子虽然非常适合于在干沙上行走，碰到泥泞时却无计可施。
luò tuó de tí zǐ suī rán fēi cháng shì hé yú zài gān shā shàng háng zǒu， ， pèng dào ní nìng shí què wú jì kě。
The camel's feet, well adapted for dry sand, are useless on mud.
In a prolonged course the hooves, horns and hair may slough.
8
他甩了个响鞭，马儿就奋蹄向前奔去。
tā shuǎi le gè xiǎng biān， ， mǎ ér jiù fèn tí xiàng qián bēn。
He cracked his whip and the horse leapt forward.
9
信使乙: 牲口都得了口蹄疫!
xìn shǐ yǐ: : shēng kǒu dū dé le kǒu tí!
SECOND MESSENGER: The beasts are sick from plague of foot and mouth!
10
那匹马在跑马场的四周溜蹄.
nà pǐ mǎ zài pǎo mǎ cháng de sì zhōu liū tí.
The horse paced around the ring.
Cultural Notes for 蹄
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese cuisine, pig's trotters are considered a delicacy and are often associated with nourishment and health, especially for women post-pregnancy. Dishes featuring 蹄 are common in home cooking and festive meals.
Word Family of 蹄
Words Containing This Character12
蹄tíhoof
马不停蹄unrelenting馬不停蹄
马蹄horse's hoof馬蹄
蹄子hoof
猪蹄pig trotters豬蹄
马蹄铁horseshoe馬蹄鐵
铁蹄iron hoof (of the oppressor)鐵蹄
马蹄莲calla馬蹄蓮
口蹄疫aphthous fever
马失前蹄lit. the horse loses its front hooves馬失前蹄
马蹄形horseshoe shape馬蹄形
偶蹄目Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates, such as pigs, cows, giraffes etc)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蹄
The term 蹄 typically refers to the hooves of animals like horses, pigs, and cattle.
In cooking, 蹄 most commonly refers to pig's trotters, which are often braised or used in soups.
There are not many idioms specifically with 蹄, but it often appears in culinary contexts.
