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March 24, 2026
递(遞)dì(di4)
The character 递 (dì) primarily means 'to hand over' or 'to pass on something.' It is commonly used in contexts where items, information, or responsibilities are transferred from one person to another. Additionally, it can refer to the gradual increase or decrease of something over time, signifying a progressive change.
Strokes10Radical辶Frequency#7175DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of handing over and delivering is often seen as a mark of respect and responsibility, especially during formal occasions like ceremonies or business meetings where proper etiquette is crucial.
Memory Tip
Imagine a relay race where runners 递 (dì) the baton to each other. Picture the smooth transition of the baton representing how things are handed over. The pronunciation 'dì' sounds like 'dee,' which can remind you of a delivery person who deftly passes items along.
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AI Study Notes for 递
Quick Contrast
交 (jiāo) - use 递 (dì) when emphasizing the act of passing something along, while 交 (jiāo) often implies a broader sense of giving or exchanging.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 递 (dì), as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words. It's often used in formal settings, especially in business or academic contexts, so it's important to practice appropriate collocations like 递交 (to submit) or 递送 (to deliver).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 递 (dì) connects with other verbs related to movement or transfer, such as 传 (chuán) which means to transmit. Students should focus on using 递 in various contexts to enhance their understanding of gradual processes and the act of transferring.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 递 with 送 (sòng), which also means 'to send.' For instance, saying '我递了包裹' instead of '我送了包裹' can be incorrect if the focus is on sending rather than handing over in a formal context. Always consider the context in which you use each term.
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Pronunciation of 递
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Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 弟 represents the sound. Simplified form of 遞.
1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
2The sound half弟 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywalk
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 递?
Decomposition of 递
IDS Structure⿺辶弟
递Full Character
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辶chuo4
enclosing
弟di4
inner
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 递?
How to say to hand over in Chinese
“to hand over” in Chinese is递dì
The character 递 (dì) primarily means 'to hand over' or 'to pass on something.' It is commonly used in contexts where items, information, or responsibilities are transferred from one person to another. Additionally, it can refer to the gradual increase or decrease of something over time, signifying a progressive change.
When to use 递
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 递 (dì), as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words. It's often used in formal settings, especially in business or academic contexts, so it's important to practice appropriate collocations like 递交 (to submit) or 递送 (to deliver).
递 or something close to it
交 (jiāo) - use 递 (dì) when emphasizing the act of passing something along, while 交 (jiāo) often implies a broader sense of giving or exchanging.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 递 with 送 (sòng), which also means 'to send.' For instance, saying '我递了包裹' instead of '我送了包裹' can be incorrect if the focus is on sending rather than handing over in a formal context. Always consider the context in which you use each term.
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Grammar Patterns of 递
递 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 5 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.
