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帖子 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
帖子tiězicardHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, Very Hard
帖子tiěziinvitationHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, Very Hard
帖子tiězimessageHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, Very Hard
帖子tiězi(forum) postHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, Very Hard
tiězi(tie3zi5)tie zi T3
  1. 1card
  2. 2invitation
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March 24, 2026

帖子tiězi(tie3zi5)

帖子 (tiě zi) refers to a post or message, commonly found in online forums or social media platforms. It can also mean a card or invitation in certain contexts, emphasizing communication or notification. The term is widely used in digital communication, particularly among younger generations who engage in online discussions.

Strokes11DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, online forums and social media play a significant role in public discourse, and 帖子 serves as a crucial medium for sharing ideas and information. The popularity of platforms like Weibo and Baidu Tieba emphasizes the cultural importance of digital communication.

Memory tip

Think of '帖子' as a 'tie' (the 'tie' in 'tiě') that connects people through messages. Visualize a colorful invitation card tied with a ribbon, symbolizing an invitation to a conversation or a gathering. The '子' (zi) at the end can represent a small item, reinforcing the idea of a small note or post.

Meanings of 帖子

tiězi(tie3zi5)
1card
2invitation
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About 帖子

帖子Simplified
11Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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帖子 (tiězi) vs 文章 (wénzhāng) — choose 帖子 for informal posts or messages, while 文章 refers to more formal articles or essays.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 帖子 with similar-sounding words. It is used in informal contexts, especially online, so avoid using it in formal writing. Common collocations include '发帖子' (to post) and '回复帖子' (to reply to a post).

HSK Study Tips

Although 帖子 is not an HSK vocabulary word, understanding it can help with online communication, which is increasingly relevant. Students at HSK 3-4 should focus on recognizing this term in digital contexts, enhancing their vocabulary with terms related to communication.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 帖子 with 贴纸 (tiē zhǐ), which means sticker, leading to incorrect sentences like '我买了一个帖子' (I bought a post). The correct term for a physical card or invitation would be 邀请函 (yāo qǐng hán).

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Component characters

帖tiēfitting snugly
HSK 68 strokes巾
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子zison
HSK 33 strokes子
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How to say card in Chinese

“card” in Chinese is帖子tiězi

帖子 (tiě zi) refers to a post or message, commonly found in online forums or social media platforms. It can also mean a card or invitation in certain contexts, emphasizing communication or notification. The term is widely used in digital communication, particularly among younger generations who engage in online discussions.

When to use 帖子

Be careful not to confuse 帖子 with similar-sounding words. It is used in informal contexts, especially online, so avoid using it in formal writing. Common collocations include '发帖子' (to post) and '回复帖子' (to reply to a post).

帖子 or something close to it

帖子 (tiězi) vs 文章 (wénzhāng) — choose 帖子 for informal posts or messages, while 文章 refers to more formal articles or essays.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 帖子 with 贴纸 (tiē zhǐ), which means sticker, leading to incorrect sentences like '我买了一个帖子' (I bought a post). The correct term for a physical card or invitation would be 邀请函 (yāo qǐng hán).

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Frequently asked questions about 帖子

帖子 specifically refers to posts in forums or social media, while 消息 (xiāo xī) is a general term for messages or news.

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