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倜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
倜tìlofty, exaltedx, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #42001, Very Hard
倜tìenergeticunknown, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #42001, Very Hard
倜tìmagnanimousunknown, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #42001, Very Hard
tì(ti4) T4
  1. 1lofty, exalted
  2. 2energetic
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March 24, 2026

倜tì(ti4)

The character 倜 (tì) conveys a sense of loftiness or exaltation, often associated with energetic and magnanimous qualities. It is used in literary contexts to describe someone who possesses high ideals and noble character, embodying both a lofty spirit and a generous heart.

Strokes10Radical亻Frequency#42001DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese literature, characters that embody lofty ideals are often revered, portraying a cultural appreciation for moral integrity and selflessness. 倜 reflects values that are celebrated in classical poetry and philosophical texts.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tall tree (the radical 倚, meaning 'to lean') that stretches high into the sky, representing lofty ideals. The pronunciation 'tì' can be remembered by thinking of 'tip-top' – at the top of the tree, where it's both lofty and energetic.

Meanings of 倜

tì(ti4)
1lofty, exalted
2energetic
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About 倜

倜Simplified
10Strokes
亻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 倜

Usage Notes

This character is less common in everyday conversation and is typically found in literary or formal texts. Be careful with the tone; a mispronunciation could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include phrases that describe noble aspirations or generous actions.

HSK Study Tips

While 倜 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to other HSK words that describe personality traits or virtues, such as 高尚 (gāoshàng, noble) and 慷慨 (kāngkǎi, generous). Focus on understanding its usage in context rather than memorizing it in isolation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 倜 with similar characters like 适 (shì), which means 'suitable', leading to incorrect usage in describing ideals. For example, saying '这个人很适' (This person is very suitable) instead of '这个人很倜' (This person is very lofty) is a common error.

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Etymology of 倜

Decomposition of 倜

IDS Structure⿰亻周
倜Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
周Zhou1
right
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How to say lofty, exalted in Chinese

“lofty, exalted” in Chinese is倜tì

The character 倜 (tì) conveys a sense of loftiness or exaltation, often associated with energetic and magnanimous qualities. It is used in literary contexts to describe someone who possesses high ideals and noble character, embodying both a lofty spirit and a generous heart.

When to use 倜

This character is less common in everyday conversation and is typically found in literary or formal texts. Be careful with the tone; a mispronunciation could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include phrases that describe noble aspirations or generous actions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 倜 with similar characters like 适 (shì), which means 'suitable', leading to incorrect usage in describing ideals. For example, saying '这个人很适' (This person is very suitable) instead of '这个人很倜' (This person is very lofty) is a common error.

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Word Family of 倜

Words Containing This Character2
倜tìenergetic
倜傥elegant倜儻
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Frequently Asked Questions about 倜

It is pronounced as 'tì', with a falling tone.

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