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粘贴 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
粘贴zhāntiēto stickHSK 6, n, 20 strokes, rank #33473, Hard
粘贴zhāntiēto affixHSK 6, n, 20 strokes, rank #33473, Hard
粘贴zhāntiēto adhereHSK 6, n, 20 strokes, rank #33473, Hard
粘贴zhāntiēto paste (as in "copy and paste")HSK 6, n, 20 strokes, rank #33473, Hard
粘贴zhāntiēTaiwan pr. [nián tiē]HSK 6, n, 20 strokes, rank #33473, Hard
粘贴zhāntiēTaiwan pr. [nian2 tie1]HSK 6, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #33473, Hard
粘贴zhāntiēalso written 黏貼HSK 6, n, 20 strokes, rank #33473, Hard
粘贴zhāntiēalso written 黏貼|黏贴[nian2 tie1]HSK 6, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #33473, Hard
zhāntiē(zhan1tie1)zhan tie T1
  1. 1to stick
  2. 2to affix
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March 24, 2026

粘贴(粘貼)zhāntiē(zhan1tie1)

The term 粘贴 (zhan1 tie1) refers to the action of sticking or affixing something to another surface, commonly used in contexts involving adhesives or digital actions like copying and pasting. It can apply to both physical objects, like using glue, and digital formats, where content is copied from one location and pasted into another. The term captures the essence of adhesion, whether literal or metaphorical.

Strokes20Frequency#33473DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the practice of 'sticking' or 'pasting' is prevalent in crafts and decorations, especially during festivals where banners and couplets are affixed to doors. This reflects the importance of welcoming good fortune into homes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sticky note (粘) that you are pasting (贴) onto your computer screen to remember an important task. The visual of a 'sticky' note helps you remember the 'zhan' sound, while 'tie' reflects the action of affixing it, just like you would with digital content.

Meanings of 粘贴

zhāntiē(zhan1tie1)
1to stick
2to affix
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About 粘贴

粘贴Simplified
粘貼Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#33473Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6HSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 粘贴

Quick Contrast

复制 (fùzhì) - use 复制 when referring specifically to the action of copying content, while 粘贴 focuses on the act of affixing that content to another surface.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 粘贴 with similar-sounding words. It's important to use it in contexts involving adhesion or digital actions. In formal writing, prefer to use 粘贴 over its alternative form 黏贴 (nián tiē), which is more commonly used in Taiwan.

HSK Study Tips

As a Level 5 word, 粘贴 connects to other HSK 5 vocabulary regarding technology and everyday tasks. Students should focus on using it in sentences related to both physical and digital actions, enhancing their ability to discuss technology in Mandarin.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 粘贴 with similar verbs like 贴 (tie1) alone, which means 'to stick' without the 'copy' context. For example, saying '我会贴我的文件' (Wǒ huì tiē wǒ de wénjiàn) is incorrect when referring to digital pasting; instead, use '我会粘贴我的文件' (Wǒ huì zhān tiē wǒ de wénjiàn).

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Component Characters

粘niánglutinous
HSK 611 strokes米
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贴tiēto stick
HSK 59 strokes贝
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How to say to stick in Chinese

“to stick” in Chinese is粘贴zhāntiē

The term 粘贴 (zhan1 tie1) refers to the action of sticking or affixing something to another surface, commonly used in contexts involving adhesives or digital actions like copying and pasting. It can apply to both physical objects, like using glue, and digital formats, where content is copied from one location and pasted into another. The term captures the essence of adhesion, whether literal or metaphorical.

When to use 粘贴

Learners often confuse 粘贴 with similar-sounding words. It's important to use it in contexts involving adhesion or digital actions. In formal writing, prefer to use 粘贴 over its alternative form 黏贴 (nián tiē), which is more commonly used in Taiwan.

粘贴 or something close to it

复制 (fùzhì) - use 复制 when referring specifically to the action of copying content, while 粘贴 focuses on the act of affixing that content to another surface.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 粘贴 with similar verbs like 贴 (tie1) alone, which means 'to stick' without the 'copy' context. For example, saying '我会贴我的文件' (Wǒ huì tiē wǒ de wénjiàn) is incorrect when referring to digital pasting; instead, use '我会粘贴我的文件' (Wǒ huì zhān tiē wǒ de wénjiàn).

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Grammar Patterns of 粘贴

粘贴 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 8 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.

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在这间客厅,我们____了各种美丽的印花纸。

In this living room we've mixed glorious floral prints.

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在这间客厅,我们粘贴了各种美丽的印花纸。

zài zhè jiān kè tīng, , wǒ mén nián tiē le gè zhǒng měi lì de yìn huā。

In this living room we've mixed glorious floral prints.
2
我们可用胶水把这几张画粘贴在书里.

wǒ mén kě yòng jiāo shuǐ bǎ zhè jī zhāng huà nián tiē zài shū lǐ.

We can stick these pictures into the book with gum.
3
材料被剪切下来并粘贴到合适位置。

cái liào bèi jiǎn qiē xià lái bìng nián tiē dào hé shì wèi zhì。

The material is cut and glued in place.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 粘贴

You can say '我需要粘贴这张纸' (Wǒ xūyào zhān tiē zhè zhāng zhǐ), meaning 'I need to stick this piece of paper.'

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