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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
戜diéto scrape; advantageouszg, 11 strokes, radical 戈
dié(die2)die T2
  1. 1to scrape; advantageous
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March 24, 2026

戜dié(die2)

The character 戜 (dié) means 'to scrape' or 'to advantage.' It is often used in contexts where something is being scraped off or removed, such as scraping paint or dirt. Additionally, it can imply gaining an advantage in a situation or competition.

Strokes11Radical戈
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese craftsmanship, scraping techniques are used in woodworking and stone carving, highlighting the significance of the action implied by 戜 in artistic practices.

Memory tip

Imagine a die (sounds like 'dié') being scraped clean to reveal its true numbers. The character 戜 has a 'scraping' image, where the left side (戈) symbolizes a weapon that can scrape or cut, and the right side (也) suggests an action being taken.

Meanings of 戜

dié(die2)
1to scrape; advantageous
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About 戜

戜Simplified
11Strokes
戈Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, so it may come off as formal or literary. Be cautious with pronunciation; the fourth tone should be pronounced sharply to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 'scrape off' and 'to gain an advantage.'

HSK Study Tips

Although 戜 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your grasp of advanced characters. Focus on the character's radicals and how they contribute to its meaning, as well as its contextual usage in literature or formal writing.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 戜 with similar-sounding characters like 刁 (diāo), which means 'to scheme' or 'to trick.' Ensure you understand the context of usage to avoid mixing these characters.

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Etymology of 戜

Decomposition of 戜

IDS Structure⿹戈呈
戜Full character
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戈Ge1
enclosing
呈cheng2
inner
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How to say to scrape; advantageous in Chinese

“to scrape; advantageous” in Chinese is戜dié

The character 戜 (dié) means 'to scrape' or 'to advantage.' It is often used in contexts where something is being scraped off or removed, such as scraping paint or dirt. Additionally, it can imply gaining an advantage in a situation or competition.

When to use 戜

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, so it may come off as formal or literary. Be cautious with pronunciation; the fourth tone should be pronounced sharply to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 'scrape off' and 'to gain an advantage.'

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 戜 with similar-sounding characters like 刁 (diāo), which means 'to scheme' or 'to trick.' Ensure you understand the context of usage to avoid mixing these characters.

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While not common, you might find phrases in literature or formal writing that reference scraping or gaining advantage in a metaphorical sense.

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