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迨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
迨dàiwhile, until; to seize, to arrestg, 8 strokes, radical 辶
dài(dai4) T4
  1. 1while, until; to seize, to arrest
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March 24, 2026

迨dài(dai4)

The character 迨 (dài) primarily conveys the meaning of 'while' or 'until.' It can be used in contexts involving time or conditions, often indicating a period leading up to a certain event or action. Additionally, it can carry the sense of seizing or arresting, although this usage is less common.

Strokes8Radical辶
Cultural Note

In classical Chinese literature, 迨 often appears in philosophical texts discussing time and existence, reflecting the importance of timing in Chinese culture, particularly in relation to concepts like fate and destiny.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person waiting at a station (the character resembles a person in motion) until a train arrives. The train represents 'until,' and the act of waiting embodies 'while.' This visual can help associate the sound 'dài' with the idea of time and patience.

Meanings of 迨

dài(dai4)
1while, until; to seize, to arrest
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About 迨

迨Simplified
8Strokes
辶Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 迨 with similar-sounding words like 待 (dài), which means 'to wait.' It's important to remember the context in which each is used, as 迨 specifically relates to duration. Additionally, it is more formal and is typically found in literary or classical texts.

HSK Study Tips

While 迨 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, its components can be found in HSK Level 4 characters. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in classical literature, which can enhance their understanding of ancient texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 迨 in casual contexts where a simpler word like 等 (děng) would suffice. For example, saying '我迨去商店' (Wǒ dài qù shāngdiàn) instead of using 等 (我等去商店) is incorrect.

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Pronunciation of 迨

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Etymology of 迨

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)台
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Case file: 迨

  1. 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half台 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywalk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 迨?

Decomposition of 迨

IDS Structure⿺辶台
迨Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
台Tai2
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 迨?

How to say while, until; to seize, to arrest in Chinese

“while, until; to seize, to arrest” in Chinese is迨dài

The character 迨 (dài) primarily conveys the meaning of 'while' or 'until.' It can be used in contexts involving time or conditions, often indicating a period leading up to a certain event or action. Additionally, it can carry the sense of seizing or arresting, although this usage is less common.

When to use 迨

Learners often confuse 迨 with similar-sounding words like 待 (dài), which means 'to wait.' It's important to remember the context in which each is used, as 迨 specifically relates to duration. Additionally, it is more formal and is typically found in literary or classical texts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 迨 in casual contexts where a simpler word like 等 (děng) would suffice. For example, saying '我迨去商店' (Wǒ dài qù shāngdiàn) instead of using 等 (我等去商店) is incorrect.

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迨

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Word Family of 迨

Words Containing This Character1
迨dàiuntil
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Compound Meaning

What does 迨 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 迨

No, 迨 is more often found in formal or literary contexts rather than in daily spoken language.

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