HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
堤 — dike
- Reading
- dī
- Meaning
- dike; embankment
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
堤 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dī and it means dike; embankment. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
堤 appears in everyday chinese words such as 堤 (dike, embankment) and 堤坝 (dam, embankment).
Chinese words containing 堤
Frequently asked questions
What does 堤 mean in Chinese?
堤 means dike; embankment in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 堤 read?
堤 is read dī. Reading it inside real words — 堤 and 堤坝 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 堤 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 堤 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 堤 in a word?
A common word containing 堤 is 堤 (dī) — "dike, embankment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 堤 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 堤 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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