Everyday characterSound

第

dì

(ordinal prefix, as in 第一)

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Level 2Estimated

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How it is built

⺮bambooMeaning弟dìyounger brotherSound第(ordinal prefix, as in 第一)

弟 dì gives the sound; bamboo slips in order

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Words 1

  • 第一dì-yīfirstHSK 2 Estimated

Sentences 0

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