Everyday characterSound

地

dì

Also read de

ground; earth; (de) adverb marker

Frequency
#21Estimated
HSK
Level 3Estimated

Stroke order

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How it is built

土earthMeaning也yěalso; tooSound地ground; earth; (de) adverb marker

也 yě gave an old sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Sound family of 也

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Words 4

  • 地de(adverb particle)HSK 3 Estimated
  • 地方dìfangplaceHSK 3 Estimated
  • 地铁dìtiěsubwayHSK 3 Estimated
  • 地图dìtúmapHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 4

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