dì
to hand over; to pass on; progressively
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请把你的作业递给我。
Qǐng bǎ nǐ de zuòyè dì gěi wǒ.
Please pass me your homework.
他递给我一张纸条。
Tā dì gěi wǒ yī zhāng zhǐtiáo.
He handed me a note.
我递交了我的申请表。
Wǒ dìjiāo le wǒ de shēnqǐngbiǎo.
I submitted my application form.
收 (shōu)
receive
拿 (ná)
take
The Chinese character 递 (dì) is composed of two parts: the radical 扌(shǒu), which indicates that the character is related to hand or action, and the phonetic component递 (d递), which gives the character its pronunciation. The original meaning of 递 is "to hand over" or "to pass on". In modern Chinese, it is used in a variety of contexts, including:1. To pass or hand something to someone: 递交 (dìjiāo) - to submit or hand in; 递送 (dìsòng) - to deliver or send.2. To succeed or take over: 递补 (dìbǔ) - to fill a vacancy; 递增 (dìzēng) - to increase gradually.3. To relay or transmit: 递信 (dìxìn) - to relay a message; 递电报 (dìdiànbào) - to send a telegram.4. To extend or spread: 递延 (dìyán) - to extend or postpone; 递减 (dìjiǎn) - to decrease gradually.The character 递 is also used in some idioms and proverbs, such as:递相传授 (dìxiāngchuánshòu) - to pass on from one person to another;递进不已 (dìjìn bùyǐ) - to advance step by step without stopping.Understanding the etymology of Chinese characters can help learners to better understand their meanings and usage. By knowing the components and original meanings of characters, learners can make connections between different characters and expand their vocabulary.
