Meanings of 戜
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 戜
Podcast: 戜
Podcast: 戜
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 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.'
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.
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.
Pronunciation of 戜
Drill the tone of 戜 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 戜
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 戜
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 戜? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Decomposition of 戜
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 戜?
How to say to scrape; advantageous in Chinese
“to scrape; advantageous” in Chinese is戜
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.
Write 戜
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 戜 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions about 戜
While not common, you might find phrases in literature or formal writing that reference scraping or gaining advantage in a metaphorical sense.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 戜?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.