HSK 4, v, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #618, Medium
提
tí
to lift
HSK 4, v, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #618, Medium
提
tí
to put forward
HSK 4, v, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #618, Medium
提
tí
to mention
HSK 4, v, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #618, Medium
提
tí
to raise (an issue)
HSK 4, v, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #618, Medium
提
tí
upwards character stroke
HSK 4, v, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #618, Medium
提
tí
lifting brush stroke (in painting)
HSK 4, v, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #618, Medium
提
tí
scoop for measuring liquid
HSK 4, v, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #618, Medium
提
tí
to hold in the hand; to lift, to raise
HSK 4, v, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #618, Medium
tí(ti2) T2
1to carry (hanging down from the hand)
2to lift
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March 24, 2026
提tí(ti2)
The character 提 (tí) primarily means 'to lift' or 'to raise.' It is often used in contexts where something is physically elevated, as well as in abstract situations like bringing up a topic or suggestion in conversation. This versatility makes it applicable in both formal discussions and everyday interactions.
Strokes12Radical扌Frequency#618DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, 提 is often used when suggesting ideas or improvements during meetings, highlighting the importance of proactive communication. The phrase 提建议 (tí jiànyì), meaning 'to offer a suggestion,' is common in this context.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person lifting a heavy bag (提包, tí bāo) with one hand, showcasing the action of raising something up. The character 提 itself looks like a person with a hand reaching upwards, symbolizing the action of lifting or carrying.
Meanings of 提
tí(ti2)
1to carry (hanging down from the hand)
2to lift
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About 提
提Simplified
12Strokes
扌Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#618Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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AI Study Notes for 提
Quick Contrast
提 (tí) vs 抬 (tái) — use 提 when referring to raising or bringing up a topic, while 抬 specifically refers to lifting something physically.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person lifting a heavy bag (提包, tí bāo) with one hand, showcasing the action of raising something up. The character 提 itself looks like a person with a hand reaching upwards, symbolizing the action of lifting or carrying.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 提 with other similar characters like 举 (jǔ), which also means 'to lift' but is more about raising something in a celebratory context. Be mindful of using 提 in both formal and informal settings, especially when mentioning or suggesting ideas.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 提 connects well with other verbs related to actions such as 说 (shuō) - 'to say' and 让 (ràng) - 'to let.' Focus on using 提 in context, especially when discussing topics or issues, to enhance your conversational skills.
Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, 提 is often used when suggesting ideas or improvements during meetings, highlighting the importance of proactive communication. The phrase 提建议 (tí jiànyì), meaning 'to offer a suggestion,' is common in this context.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 提 with other lifting verbs like 举, leading to incorrect usage in context. For instance, saying '我提杯' (Wǒ tí bēi) to mean 'I raise a glass' is incorrect; it should be '我举杯' (Wǒ jǔ bēi).
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Grammar Patterns of 提
提 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 9 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.
Which character means "to carry (hanging down from the hand)"?
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Example Sentences for 提 (10)
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1
她既然主动提出帮助照看孩子，我也就同意了。
tā jì rán zhǔ dòng tí chū bāng zhù zhào kàn hái zǐ， ， wǒ yě jiù tóng yì。
Since she'd offered to babysit, I took her up on it.
2
房间很安静，无人主动提供更多的信息。
fáng jiān hěn ān jìng， ， wú rén zhǔ dòng tí gōng gēng duō de xìn。
The room was quiet; no one volunteered any further information.
3
请于今日将随函附上的捐款表格用所提供的邮资预付的信封寄回。
qǐng yú jīn rì jiāng suí hán fù shàng de juān kuǎn biǎo gé yòng suǒ tí gōng de yóu zī yù fù de xìn fēng jì huí。
Return the enclosed Donation Form today in the prepaid envelope provided.
4
不断有人提醒我们要减少脂肪的摄入量。
bù duàn yǒu rén tí xǐng wǒ mén yào jiǎn shǎo zhī fáng de shè rù liáng。
We are constantly being reminded to cut down our fat intake.
5
石油工程师规划并管理石油的提炼。
shí yóu gōng chéng shī guī huá bìng guǎn lǐ shí yóu de tí liàn。
Petroleum engineers plan and manage the extraction of oil.
6
从“绿色税收”得来的收入便可回过头来用于提高能效。
cóng“ “ lǜ sè shuì” shōu ” dé lái de shōu rù biàn kě huí guò tóu lái yòng yú tí gāo。
Revenues from "green taxes" could then be channelled back into energy efficiency.
7
我没办法给你提供细节，因为我并不了解任何细节。
wǒ méi bàn fǎ gěi nǐ tí gōng xì jié， ， yīn wéi wǒ bìng bù le jiě rèn hé xì。
I can't give you details because I don't actually have any details.
8
公司正向你提供分享其成功的机会。
gōng sī zhèng xiàng nǐ tí gōng fēn xiǎng qí chéng gōng de jī huì。
The company is offering you the chance to share in its success.
9
我知道我向你提出这个问题似乎很不可理喻。
wǒ zhī dào wǒ xiàng nǐ tí chū zhè gè wèn tí sì hū hěn bù kě lǐ yù。
I know this sounds a crazy thing for me to ask you.
10
提前搞清楚什么规章适用于你的情况。
tí qián gǎo qīng chǔ shí mó guī zhāng shì yòng yú nǐ de qíng kuàng。
Find out ahead of time what regulations apply to your situation.
Cultural Notes for 提
💡Did you know?
'提' is derived from the image of a hand lifting something. In Chinese calligraphy and painting, the stroke for '提' represents the action of lifting the brush.
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese business culture, 提 is often used when suggesting ideas or improvements during meetings, highlighting the importance of proactive communication. The phrase 提建议 (tí jiànyì), meaning 'to offer a suggestion,' is common in this context.
📜Proverb
The phrase '提笔写字' means 'to take up a pen and write', indicating the importance of expressing one's thoughts and ideas.
Word Family of 提
Words Containing This Character20
提供tígōngto offer
提títo lift
提高tígāoto raise
提出tíchūto propose
提醒tíxǐngto remind
提前tíqiánin advance
提到tídàoto mention
提升tíshēngto promote提昇
提示tíshìto point out
提要summary
提议tíyìproposal提議
提起tíqǐto mention
前提qiántípremise
提名tímíngto nominate
提问tíwènto question提問
提交tíjiāoto submit (a report etc)
提取to extract
提案proposal
提及to mention
提倡tíchàngto promote
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Frequently Asked Questions about 提
提 (tí) and 举 (jǔ) both relate to lifting, but 提 often implies carrying something that is hanging or mentioning an idea, while 举 typically refers to raising something up, like raising a hand. Understanding the context in which each is used is key to using them correctly.
Common phrases that include 提 are '提意见' (tí yìjiàn), meaning 'to give suggestions,' and '提到' (tí dào), which means 'to mention.' Using these phrases can help you sound more fluent in conversations.
提 (tí) means to carry something that is hanging down, to lift, or to put forward an idea. It can also refer to raising an issue or mentioning something in conversation. This versatile character is commonly used in various contexts.
提 can be used in sentences to express the action of lifting or mentioning something. For example, you can say '我提了一个建议' (Wǒ tíle yīgè jiànyì), which means 'I put forward a suggestion.' It's often used in both spoken and written Chinese.
You can use 提 to introduce a topic, for example, '我想提一个问题' (Wǒ xiǎng tí yīgè wèntí) means 'I want to raise a question.'
No, 提 can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to mention' or 'to bring up' an issue.
提 is more general for lifting or bringing up topics, while 举 often implies raising something in a celebratory or formal context.
