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March 24, 2026
迭dié(die2)
The character 迭 (dié) means 'to alternate' or 'to repeat frequently.' It is commonly used in contexts where actions or conditions change back and forth or occur in succession. This character often appears in phrases related to cycles or sequences.
Strokes8Radical辶Frequency#11472DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of cycles and repetition is significant, often reflecting natural rhythms, such as seasons or festivals that occur annually. This character can be found in discussions about traditions that repeat over time.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'deer' (sounds like 'dié') jumping back and forth in a meadow. The deer represents the idea of alternating movements, which connects to the meaning of 迭. The shape of the character can remind you of two paths crossing, emphasizing the concept of alternation.
Meanings of 迭
dié(die2)
1repeatedly, frequently
2alternately
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迭Simplified
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 迭
Quick Contrast
交替 (jiāotì) vs 轮换 (lúnhuàn) — use 迭 (dié) when emphasizing frequent repetition, while 交替 (jiāotì) focuses on alternating states, and 轮换 (lúnhuàn) implies a systematic rotation.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'deer' (sounds like 'dié') jumping back and forth in a meadow. The deer represents the idea of alternating movements, which connects to the meaning of 迭. The shape of the character can remind you of two paths crossing, emphasizing the concept of alternation.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 迭 with similar characters like 递 (dì), which means 'to deliver.' 迭 is more commonly used in written contexts and formal speech. A common collocation is 迭代 (diédài) meaning 'iteration' or 'to iterate' in technical fields.
HSK Study Tips
While 迭 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, studying it can enhance your understanding of related terms at HSK level 4 and above. Focus on using it in context, especially in discussing processes or changes that happen repeatedly.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of cycles and repetition is significant, often reflecting natural rhythms, such as seasons or festivals that occur annually. This character can be found in discussions about traditions that repeat over time.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 迭 with 递 (dì) and use the wrong character when referring to delivery or passing something. For example, saying '我想递这个' (I want to alternate this) is incorrect; it should be '我想迭这个' if referring to alternating actions.
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Grammar Patterns of 迭
迭 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
昨天从拉斯维加斯到圣____戈都感觉到了这几股冲击波。
The shock waves yesterday were felt from Las Vegas to San Diego.
Example Sentences for 迭 (7)
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1
昨天从拉斯维加斯到圣迭戈都感觉到了这几股冲击波。
zuó tiān cóng lā sī wéi jiā sī dào shèng dié gē dū gǎn jué dào le zhè jī gǔ chōng jī bō。
The shock waves yesterday were felt from Las Vegas to San Diego.
2
他们向路易斯深深鞠躬，并忙不迭地给他让道。
tā mén xiàng lù yì sī shēn shēn jū gōng， ， bìng máng bù dié dì gěi tā ràng。
They bowed low to Louis and hastened out of his way.
3
她只要眨一下眼睫毛，男人们便忙不迭地跑过来！
tā zhī yào zhǎ yī xià yǎn jié máo， ， nán rén mén biàn máng bù dié dì pǎo guò！
She just flutters her eyelashes and the men come running!
4
给他们上的是迷迭香焖羊肉，令她惊讶的是，自己竟然吃得那么起劲儿。
gěi tā mén shàng de shì mí dié xiāng mèn yáng ròu， ， líng tā jīng yà de， shì ， zì jǐ jìng rán chī dé nà mó qǐ。
They were served lamb and rosemary and she surprised herself by eating greedily.
5
迷迭香是贞节的象征.
mí dié xiāng shì zhēn jié de xiàng zhēng.
Rosemary is emblematic of constancy.
6
柯绿泥石呈卷曲网状或折迭片状.
kē lǜ ní shí chéng juàn qū wǎng zhuàng huò zhē dié piàn zhuàng.
Corrensite forms networks of crinkled or folded sheets.
7
他那好强的母亲忙不迭地走上前去,一把拽住了他的手.
tā nà hǎo qiáng de mǔ qīn máng bù dié dì zǒu shàng qián qù, , yī bǎ zhuài zhù le tā de.
His sturdy mother quickly stepped forward to take hold of his hand.
Cultural Notes for 迭
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of cycles and repetition is significant, often reflecting natural rhythms, such as seasons or festivals that occur annually. This character can be found in discussions about traditions that repeat over time.
Word Family of 迭
Words Containing This Character11
迭diéalternately
高潮迭起each new high point replaced by another
更迭to alternate
忙不迭hurriedly
迭代iteration (math.)
叫苦不迭incessant grievances
迭起diéqǐcontinuously arising
不迭cannot cope
后悔不迭too late for regrets後悔不迭
迭部Têwo or Diebu county in Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture 甘南藏族自治州[GānnánZàngzúzìzhìzhōu], Gansu
迭部县Têwo or Diebu county in Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture 甘南藏族自治州[GānnánZàngzúzìzhìzhōu], Gansu迭部縣
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 迭
You can say, '我们需要迭代这个方案' (We need to iterate this plan) to indicate that adjustments will be made repeatedly.
Yes, but it is more common in written Chinese or formal contexts.
Synonyms include 轮流 (lúnliú), which means 'to take turns,' and 重复 (chóngfù), which means 'to repeat.'
