HSK 7, ng, 14 strokes, radical 石, rank #4792, Very Hard
碟
dié
dish
HSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, radical 石, rank #4792, Very 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#4792DifficultyVery Hard
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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Quick Contrast
盘 (pán) vs 碟 (dié): 盘 refers to a larger plate or dish, while 碟 specifically denotes a smaller, shallow dish.
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).
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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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 碟?
Decomposition of 碟
IDS Structure⿰石枼
碟Full Character
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石dan4
left
枼ye4
right
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Which of these is a component of 碟?
How to say plate, small dish in Chinese
“plate, small dish” in Chinese is碟dié
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.
When to use 碟
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.
碟 or something close to it
盘 (pán) vs 碟 (dié): 盘 refers to a larger plate or dish, while 碟 specifically denotes a smaller, shallow dish.
What learners get wrong
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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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.
