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逖 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
逖tìdistant, far; to keep at a distanceg, 10 strokes, radical 辶, rank #25978, Very Hard
tì(ti4) T4
  1. 1distant, far; to keep at a distance
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March 24, 2026

逖tì(ti4)

The character 逖 (tì) means 'distant' or 'far,' often used to describe something that is at a significant distance or to express the idea of keeping something at a distance. It can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts, such as emotional distance or separation.

Strokes10Radical辶Frequency#25978DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In classical Chinese literature, themes of distance often symbolize separation from loved ones or the longing for home, which is reflected in poetry and prose. The character 逖 encapsulates this sentiment of emotional and physical distance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a traveler (the radical 走, meaning to walk) who is on a long journey, far away from home. As they walk, they keep their loved ones at a distance in their heart, reminding them of the meaning of 逖 (tì) - to be far or distant.

Meanings of 逖

tì(ti4)
1distant, far; to keep at a distance
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About 逖

逖Simplified
10Strokes
辶Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

A common mistake is to confuse 逖 (tì) with similar-sounding characters that do not share the same meaning or nuance. This character is more formal and is less commonly used in everyday conversation, which often leans towards informal expressions for distance. Pair it with other terms related to distance for clarity.

HSK Study Tips

Although 逖 is not included in the HSK levels, it relates to other words describing distance, such as 遠 (yuǎn, far) and 近 (jìn, near). Focus on understanding the context in which 逖 might be used, particularly in literature or formal writing.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 逖 (tì) with 适 (shì, suitable) due to similar phonetics. Remember, 逖 relates to distance, while 适 is about appropriateness.

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Etymology of 逖

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)狄
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Case file: 逖

  1. 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half狄 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywalk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 逖?

Decomposition of 逖

IDS Structure⿺辶狄
逖Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
狄Di2
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 逖?

How to say distant, far; to keep at a distance in Chinese

“distant, far; to keep at a distance” in Chinese is逖tì

The character 逖 (tì) means 'distant' or 'far,' often used to describe something that is at a significant distance or to express the idea of keeping something at a distance. It can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts, such as emotional distance or separation.

When to use 逖

A common mistake is to confuse 逖 (tì) with similar-sounding characters that do not share the same meaning or nuance. This character is more formal and is less commonly used in everyday conversation, which often leans towards informal expressions for distance. Pair it with other terms related to distance for clarity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 逖 (tì) with 适 (shì, suitable) due to similar phonetics. Remember, 逖 relates to distance, while 适 is about appropriateness.

Write 逖

逖

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Word Family of 逖

Words Containing This Character1
逖tìfar
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Compound Meaning

What does 逖 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 逖

It is pronounced as 'tì' with a falling tone.

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