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迪
dí
to advance, to enlighten, to make progress
nr, 8 strokes, radical 辶, rank #2285, Medium
dí(di2)di T2
1to advance, to enlighten, to make progress
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March 24, 2026
迪dí(di2)
The character 迪 (dí) primarily means 'to advance' or 'to enlighten.' It is often used in contexts related to progress, education, and illumination, suggesting a movement towards improvement or a better understanding. It can also be found in more abstract uses, such as in philosophical discussions about enlightenment.
Strokes8Radical辶Frequency#2285DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, enlightenment is often seen as a critical aspect of personal and communal growth, particularly in the context of education and self-improvement. The character 迪 resonates with traditional values that emphasize the importance of knowledge and wisdom.
Memory tip
Imagine a light bulb illuminating a dark room, representing enlightenment and advancement in understanding. The character 迪 can be visualized as a person (the dot on top) bringing light (the horizontal stroke) to a previously dark space (the bottom strokes), symbolizing the act of enlightening or advancing knowledge.
Meanings of 迪
dí(di2)
1to advance, to enlighten, to make progress
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About 迪
迪Simplified
8Strokes
辶Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; 迪 is pronounced with the second tone (dí), which can be confused with similar-sounding words. It is often used in more formal contexts, particularly in literature and education, such as in phrases like '启迪' (qǐdí - to enlighten) and '进步' (jìnbù - to make progress).
HSK Study Tips
Although 迪 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to the concept of progress found in HSK Level 3, where students learn words about advancement. Focus on using 迪 in conjunction with other words that signify growth or enlightenment to deepen understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 迪 with similar-sounding characters like 低 (dī - low). For example, saying '我想低这个问题' (I want to 'low' this question) instead of '我想迪这个问题' (I want to enlighten this question) can change the intended meaning.
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How to say to advance, to enlighten, to make progress in Chinese
“to advance, to enlighten, to make progress” in Chinese is迪dí
The character 迪 (dí) primarily means 'to advance' or 'to enlighten.' It is often used in contexts related to progress, education, and illumination, suggesting a movement towards improvement or a better understanding. It can also be found in more abstract uses, such as in philosophical discussions about enlightenment.
When to use 迪
Be cautious with the tone; 迪 is pronounced with the second tone (dí), which can be confused with similar-sounding words. It is often used in more formal contexts, particularly in literature and education, such as in phrases like '启迪' (qǐdí - to enlighten) and '进步' (jìnbù - to make progress).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 迪 with similar-sounding characters like 低 (dī - low). For example, saying '我想低这个问题' (I want to 'low' this question) instead of '我想迪这个问题' (I want to enlighten this question) can change the intended meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 迪
迪 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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“你什么意思啊？”我问，替利____感到愤愤不平。
"What do you mean?" I asked, offended on Liddie's behalf.
Example Sentences for 迪 (10)
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“你什么意思啊？”我问，替利迪感到愤愤不平。
“ “ nǐ shí mó yì sī？” ā ？”， wǒ wèn ， tì lì dí gǎn dào fèn。
"What do you mean?" I asked, offended on Liddie's behalf.
