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籴 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
籴díto purchase grain; to store grainv, 8 strokes, radical 米
籴díbuy up (grain)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 米
dí(di2) T2
  1. 1to purchase grain; to store grain
  2. 2buy up (grain)
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March 24, 2026

籴(糴)dí(di2)

The character 籴 (dí) refers to the act of purchasing or storing grain, particularly in agricultural contexts. It is often used when discussing the buying up of grain supplies, especially during harvest seasons or in relation to market activities. This term conveys a sense of management and accumulation of resources.

Strokes8Radical米
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, grain is a significant symbol of wealth and stability. The practice of buying and storing grain has historical importance, especially during times of famine or economic uncertainty, reflecting the value placed on food security.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer with a 'dizzy' feeling after buying up all the grain in the market. The character 籴 has a structure that resembles a basket (the top part) filled with grains, symbolizing the act of gathering and storing grain.

Meanings of 籴

dí(di2)
1to purchase grain; to store grain
2buy up (grain)
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About 籴

籴Simplified
糴Traditional
8Strokes
米Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 籴

Quick Contrast

购 (gòu, to purchase) — use 籴 (dí) when specifically referring to grain, while 购 (gòu) is more general for any type of purchase.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 籴, as mispronunciation could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. This term is generally used in formal contexts, particularly in discussions about agriculture or economic policies regarding food supply.

HSK Study Tips

Although 籴 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be linked with other agricultural terms in HSK level 3 and 4, such as 米 (mǐ, rice) and 购 (gòu, to buy). Focus on understanding the context in which agricultural terms are used.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 籴 with similar-looking characters, such as 笔 (bǐ, pen) or 织 (zhī, to weave), due to their components. Remember that 籴 specifically involves grain, while the others pertain to writing or weaving.

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Etymology of 籴

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A house 入 where grain 米 is stored

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Origin

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Decomposition of 籴

IDS Structure⿱入米
籴Full Character
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入ru4
top
米Mi3
bottom
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Parts

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How to say to purchase grain; to store grain in Chinese

“to purchase grain; to store grain” in Chinese is籴dí

The character 籴 (dí) refers to the act of purchasing or storing grain, particularly in agricultural contexts. It is often used when discussing the buying up of grain supplies, especially during harvest seasons or in relation to market activities. This term conveys a sense of management and accumulation of resources.

When to use 籴

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 籴, as mispronunciation could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. This term is generally used in formal contexts, particularly in discussions about agriculture or economic policies regarding food supply.

籴 or something close to it

购 (gòu, to purchase) — use 籴 (dí) when specifically referring to grain, while 购 (gòu) is more general for any type of purchase.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 籴 with similar-looking characters, such as 笔 (bǐ, pen) or 织 (zhī, to weave), due to their components. Remember that 籴 specifically involves grain, while the others pertain to writing or weaving.

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Word Family of 籴

Words Containing This Character1
籴díbuy up (grain)糴

Frequently Asked Questions about 籴

While both mean 'to buy', 籴 specifically refers to purchasing grain, emphasizing agricultural context, whereas 买 is a general term for buying anything.

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