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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
缇tíorange-red silk; red, browng, 12 strokes, radical 纟, rank #14059, Very Hard
缇tíorange-red coloredunknown, 12 strokes, radical 纟, rank #14059, Very Hard
tí(ti2)ti T2
  1. 1orange-red silk; red, brown
  2. 2orange-red colored
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March 24, 2026

缇(緹)tí(ti2)

The character 缇 (tí) refers to a specific shade of orange-red silk, often associated with richness and warmth. It is commonly used in contexts related to textiles, fashion, and traditional clothing, especially in Chinese culture where colors have significant meanings. The term embodies both the color and the material, reflecting elegance and tradition.

Strokes12Radical纟Frequency#14059DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, colors hold deep symbolism. The orange-red hue of 缇 is often linked to good fortune and happiness, making it a popular choice for festive occasions like weddings and the Lunar New Year.

Memory tip

Imagine a beautiful silk fabric flowing in the wind, shimmering in a vibrant orange-red hue. The character 缇 resembles a flowing ribbon, which can help you remember its association with silk and the color red (like a sunset). Think of 'tí' as 'tie' – a silk tie in this striking color.

Meanings of 缇

tí(ti2)
1orange-red silk; red, brown
2orange-red colored
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About 缇

缇Simplified
緹Traditional
12Strokes
纟Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

When using 缇, be mindful that it is often found in poetic or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include 缇色 (tí sè) meaning 'orange-red color.' A common mistake is to confuse it with other colors; ensure you associate it specifically with its unique hue.

HSK Study Tips

Although 缇 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with other color-related words like 红 (hóng - red) and 橙 (chéng - orange). Focus on remembering its unique position as a specific shade, which can help you describe colors more precisely in Chinese.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 缇 with similar color terms, especially 红 (hóng) for red. Remember that 缇 specifically denotes an orange-red shade, while 红 is a more general term for red.

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Etymology of 缇

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 是 represents the sound. Simplified form of 緹.

Memory hint

silk

Semantic (meaning)纟
+
Phonetic (sound)是
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Origin

缇 = 纟 + 是. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 缇

IDS Structure⿰纟是
缇Full character
=
纟si1
left
是shi4
right
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Parts

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How to say orange-red silk; red, brown in Chinese

“orange-red silk; red, brown” in Chinese is缇tí

The character 缇 (tí) refers to a specific shade of orange-red silk, often associated with richness and warmth. It is commonly used in contexts related to textiles, fashion, and traditional clothing, especially in Chinese culture where colors have significant meanings. The term embodies both the color and the material, reflecting elegance and tradition.

When to use 缇

When using 缇, be mindful that it is often found in poetic or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include 缇色 (tí sè) meaning 'orange-red color.' A common mistake is to confuse it with other colors; ensure you associate it specifically with its unique hue.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 缇 with similar color terms, especially 红 (hóng) for red. Remember that 缇 specifically denotes an orange-red shade, while 红 is a more general term for red.

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Word Family of 缇

Words containing this character1
缇tíorange-red silk緹

Frequently asked questions about 缇

No, 缇 is more commonly found in literary or artistic contexts rather than everyday speech.

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