HSK 7, zg, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #8371, Very Hard
抵
dǐ
to support
HSK 7, zg, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #8371, Very Hard
抵
dǐ
to prop up
HSK 7, zg, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #8371, Very Hard
抵
dǐ
to resist
HSK 7, zg, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #8371, Very Hard
抵
dǐ
to equal
HSK 7, zg, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #8371, Very Hard
抵
dǐ
to balance
HSK 7, zg, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #8371, Very Hard
抵
dǐ
to make up for
HSK 7, zg, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #8371, Very Hard
抵
dǐ
to mortgage
HSK 7, zg, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #8371, Very Hard
抵
dǐ
to arrive at
HSK 7, zg, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #8371, Very Hard
抵
dǐ
to resist; to arrive; mortgage
HSK 7, zg, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #8371, Very Hard
抵
dǐ
to clap (one's hands) lightly (expressing delight) (Taiwan pr. [zhi3] for this sense)
HSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 扌, rank #8371, Very Hard
dǐ(di3) T3
1to press against
2to support
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March 24, 2026
抵dǐ(di3)
The character 抵 (dǐ) primarily means 'to press against' or 'to support.' It can also convey notions of resistance, equality, or balance in various contexts, such as financial transactions (like mortgages) or physical support. This character is used in both formal and informal situations, making it quite versatile.
Strokes8Radical扌Frequency#8371DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In modern Chinese banking, 抵押 (dǐyā) is a common term used in mortgages, reflecting the importance of property ownership and financial security in contemporary life. Understanding this term can provide insight into the financial practices prevalent in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a strong wall (the left radical 扌) that can resist pressure (the right radical 抵), symbolizing support and balance. Picture someone pushing against the wall, and you can remember 'dǐ' as 'to resist' or 'to prop up.' Visualize this scene to help recall the pronunciation.
Meanings of 抵
dǐ(di3)
1to press against
2to support
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About 抵
抵Simplified
8Strokes
扌Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#8371Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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AI Study Notes for 抵
Quick Contrast
抵 (dǐ) vs 支 (zhī) — use 抵 for pressing against or supporting, while 支 emphasizes providing or supporting in a more abstract or financial context.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tones; 'dǐ' has a falling tone that can be confused with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 抵押 (dǐyā, 'to mortgage') and 抵抗 (dǐkàng, 'to resist'). It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but overly formal situations might require synonyms.
HSK Study Tips
Although 抵 is not a standard HSK vocabulary word, it connects with HSK Level 4 words related to finance and support, such as 贷款 (dàikuǎn, 'loan') and 支持 (zhīchí, 'support'). Focus on its various meanings to enhance your vocabulary in financial and physical contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 抵 with similar-sounding characters like 低 (dī, 'low') due to tonal errors. For example, saying '低押' instead of '抵押' changes the meaning entirely. Always pay attention to tone for accurate communication.
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Pronunciation of 抵
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Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 氐 represents the sound.
1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
2The sound half氐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayhand
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 抵?
Decomposition of 抵
IDS Structure⿰扌氐
抵Full Character
=
扌shou3
left
氐Di1
right
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Which of these is a component of 抵?
How to say to press against in Chinese
“to press against” in Chinese is抵dǐ
The character 抵 (dǐ) primarily means 'to press against' or 'to support.' It can also convey notions of resistance, equality, or balance in various contexts, such as financial transactions (like mortgages) or physical support. This character is used in both formal and informal situations, making it quite versatile.
When to use 抵
Be cautious with the tones; 'dǐ' has a falling tone that can be confused with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 抵押 (dǐyā, 'to mortgage') and 抵抗 (dǐkàng, 'to resist'). It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but overly formal situations might require synonyms.
抵 or something close to it
抵 (dǐ) vs 支 (zhī) — use 抵 for pressing against or supporting, while 支 emphasizes providing or supporting in a more abstract or financial context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 抵 with similar-sounding characters like 低 (dī, 'low') due to tonal errors. For example, saying '低押' instead of '抵押' changes the meaning entirely. Always pay attention to tone for accurate communication.
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抵
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Grammar Patterns of 抵
抵 carries 11 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我走出门，竖起衣领____御冷雾。
I stepped outside and pulled up my collar against the cold mist.
Example Sentences for 抵 (10)
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1
我走出门，竖起衣领抵御冷雾。
wǒ zǒu chū mén， ， shù qǐ yī lǐng dǐ yù lěng。
I stepped outside and pulled up my collar against the cold mist.
2
成车的食物、毯子与其他必需品抵达了该市。
chéng chē de shí wù、 、 tǎn zǐ yǔ qí tā bì xū pǐn dǐ dá le gāi。
Truckloads of food, blankets, and other necessities reached the city.
