HSK 7, ng, 14 strokes, radical 石, rank #4792, Hard
碟
dié
dish
HSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, radical 石, rank #4792, Hard
dié(die2) T2
1plate, small dish
2dish
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March 24, 2026
碟dié(die2)
The character 碟 (dié) refers to a small plate or dish, typically used for serving food. It can also denote a type of shallow dish used in various culinary contexts. In everyday use, you might encounter it when discussing dining, serving meals, or even in a metaphorical sense to describe various 'dishes' in a menu.
Strokes14Radical石Frequency#4792DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, serving food in small dishes is common during meals, especially in family-style dining, where sharing is emphasized. The use of 碟 reflects the importance of presentation and variety in Chinese cuisine.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small, delicate plate (碟) shaped like a butterfly (the phonetic part, 'dié', sounds like 'die'), fluttering in the air. The character consists of the radical for stone (石), suggesting that this dish is sturdy yet light, perfect for serving appetizers.
Meanings of 碟
dié(die2)
1plate, small dish
2dish
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About 碟
碟Simplified
14Strokes
石Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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AI Study Notes for 碟
Quick Contrast
盘 (pán) vs 碟 (dié): 盘 refers to a larger plate or dish, while 碟 specifically denotes a smaller, shallow dish.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a small, delicate plate (碟) shaped like a butterfly (the phonetic part, 'dié', sounds like 'die'), fluttering in the air. The character consists of the radical for stone (石), suggesting that this dish is sturdy yet light, perfect for serving appetizers.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 碟 (dié) with盘 (pán), which also means plate but refers to a larger or deeper dish. This word is generally informal and commonly used in everyday conversation. Note that the tone is important; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.
HSK Study Tips
While 碟 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to food-related terms often learned at the beginner level. Students should focus on its use in dining contexts and related words like 盘 (pán) and 菜 (cài).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, serving food in small dishes is common during meals, especially in family-style dining, where sharing is emphasized. The use of 碟 reflects the importance of presentation and variety in Chinese cuisine.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 碟 (dié) with 盘 (pán) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我需要一个碟子' (I need a plate) is correct, but using it to refer to a large serving plate would be incorrect; instead, use 盘.
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Grammar Patterns of 碟
碟 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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
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这张大____收录了“远大前程”全天秀的现场录音。
The LP features live recordings from the "Great Xpectations" all-day show.
Example Sentences for 碟 (10)
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1
这张大碟收录了“远大前程”全天秀的现场录音。
zhè zhāng dà dié shōu lù le“ “ yuǎn dà qián” chéng ” quán tiān xiù de xiàn cháng。
The LP features live recordings from the "Great Xpectations" all-day show.
Just another surveillance job, old chap. Piece of cake to somebody like you.
4
请把碗碟收拾收拾,然后再看电视.
qǐng bǎ wǎn dié shōu shí shōu shí, , rán hòu zài kàn diàn.
Please clear off the dinner things and then you can watch television.
5
给他续茶的时候，她不小心溅了一些在茶碟上。
gěi tā xù chá de shí hòu， ， tā bù xiǎo xīn jiàn le yī xiē zài chá dié。
Refilling his cup, she slopped some tea into the saucer.
6
一定要让狗吃完它自己碟中的食物.
yī dìng yào ràng gǒu chī wán tā zì jǐ dié zhōng de shí wù.
Make sure that the dog always eats out of his own dish.
7
她把厨房门重重地关上，我甚至听到了碟子的震颤声。
tā bǎ chú fáng mén zhòng zhòng dì guān shàng， ， wǒ shèn zhì tīng dào le dié zǐ de zhèn chàn。
She slams the kitchen door so hard I hear dishes rattle.
8
他正忙着洗碗碟.
tā zhèng máng zháo xǐ wǎn dié.
He is in the middle of washing up.
9
一堆未洗的碟子
yī duī wèi xǐ de dié zǐ
a pile of unwashed dishes
10
桌上放着堆满了糖果的碟子。
zhuō shàng fàng zháo duī mǎn le táng guǒ de dié zǐ。
On the table were dishes piled high with sweets.
Cultural Notes for 碟
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, serving food in small dishes is common during meals, especially in family-style dining, where sharing is emphasized. The use of 碟 reflects the importance of presentation and variety in Chinese cuisine.
Word Family of 碟
Words Containing This Character11
碟diédish
飞碟frisbee飛碟
碟子saucer
光碟guāngdiéCD
影碟DVD
磁碟(magnetic) computer disk (hard disk or floppy)
影碟机DVD player影碟機
小菜一碟a small appetizer
碟片disc
硬碟(Tw) hard disk
看人下菜碟儿not to treat everyone equally favorably看人下菜碟兒
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Compound Meaning
What does 碟 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 碟
It is pronounced as 'dié' with a rising tone, similar to the English word 'dear'.
No, it specifically refers to small plates or shallow dishes, not large serving plates.
碟 refers to small, shallow dishes, while 盘 refers to larger, deeper plates.
