Meaning
(possessive part.); (subor. part.); background; bottom; base
Chinese: 底部、基础或底细。
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “de” becomes a different word in each tone. 底 is the 5. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.
Note: 底 itself is the neutral (light) tone — short and unstressed.
Stroke Order
Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.
Common Words
- 到底dào dǐfinally; in the end; when all is said and done; after all
- 底下dǐ xiathe location below sth; afterwards
- 年底nián dǐthe end of the year; year-end
- 彻底chè dǐthorough; thoroughly; complete
- 月底yuè dǐend of the month
Example Sentence
杯子底下有一些茶叶。Bēi zi dǐ xià yǒu yì xiē chá yè.There are some tea leaves at the bottom of the cup.
杯子Bēi zicup底下dǐ xiàthe location below sth有一些yǒu yì xiēsomewhat茶叶chá yètea。