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贴切 (tiē qiè) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

贴切 (tiē qiè) is a Chinese word: apt. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 贴切

形 xíng adjective

apt

他用了一个很贴切的比喻。

tā yòng le yí ge hěn tiē qiè de bǐ yù

He used a very apt metaphor.

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Word breakdown

贴 tiē — close-fitting, adhering closely

Words with this character (5)

切 qiè — precise, exact

Words with this character (13)
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  • 6 迫切 pò qiè — urgent HSK 6
    • 迫 pressing, urgent (conveys pressure and compulsion)
    • 切 close, pressing (intensifies the sense of urgency)
    Example

    我们迫切需要解决这个问题。

    wǒ men pò qiè xū yào jiě jué zhè ge wèn tí

    We urgently need to solve this problem.

  • 7 关切 guān qiè — to be concerned about, to show concern HSK 7
    • 关 concern, care (provides the sense of being involved with or caring about something)
    • 切 close, earnest (intensifies the concern to show deep, earnest care)
    Example

    他关切地问我最近过得怎么样。

    tā guān qiè de wèn wǒ zuì jìn guò de zěn me yàng

    He asked with concern how I've been recently.

  • 8 切忌 qiè jì — must avoid HSK 7
    • 切 earnestly, definitely (adds emphasis and urgency)
    • 忌 taboo, avoid, abstain from (core meaning of prohibition)
    Example

    开车时切忌玩手机。

    kāi chē shí qiè jì wán shǒu jī

    When driving, you must avoid using your phone.

  • 9 切记 qiè jì — be sure to remember HSK 7
    • 切 surely, definitely (intensifier emphasizing importance)
    • 记 remember, keep in mind
    Example

    请切记安全第一。

    qǐng qiè jì ān quán dì yī

    Please remember that safety comes first.

  • 10 切身 qiè shēn — personal, directly affecting oneself HSK 7
    • 切 close, direct, immediate
    • 身 self, person, body
    Example

    这件事关系到我们的切身利益。

    zhè jiàn shì guān xì dào wǒ men de qiè shēn lì yì

    This matter concerns our personal interests.

  • 11 恳切 kěn qiè — earnest HSK 7
    • 恳 earnest, sincere
    • 切 pressing, urgent
    Example

    他恳切地请求我们帮助他。

    tā kěn qiè de qǐng qiú wǒ men bāng zhù tā

    He earnestly requested us to help him.

  • 12 深切 shēn qiè — profound, heartfelt, deep and sincere HSK 7
    • 深 deep, profound (indicates depth of emotion or feeling)
    • 切 earnest, sincere, genuine (emphasizes the sincerity and earnestness)
    Example

    他对家乡有深切的感情。

    tā duì jiā xiāng yǒu shēn qiè de gǎn qíng

    He has profound feelings for his hometown.

  • 13 确切 què qiè — exact HSK 7
    • 确 certain, definite
    • 切 close-fitting, appropriate
    Example

    请给我一个确切的答案。

    qǐng gěi wǒ yí gè què qiè de dá àn

    Please give me an exact answer.

Structure & writing
1 贴 tiē — to paste, to stick (a thin flat object onto something)

贴 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 贝 bèi — general term for mollusks with shells, such as snails, mussels, and clams
贝 is a component in 50 characters
HSK 1
贵 guì expensive; of high value (opposite of 贱)
HSK 3
员 yuán person engaged in work or study
HSK 4
则 zé rule, regulation, system 负 fù to carry on one's back 责 zé responsibility; duty within one's role 败 bài to lose (a war or competition, opposite of 胜) 账 zhàng record of financial transactions
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货 huò currency; money; wealth 质 zhì fundamental nature of a thing 购 gòu to buy; to purchase 费 fèi to spend; to expend 贺 hè to celebrate; to congratulate 资 zī money; expenses 赚 zhuàn to make a profit in trade (opposite of 赔)
HSK 5
贡 gòng to offer tribute to the imperial court 贴 tiē to paste, to stick (a thin flat object onto something) 赏 shǎng to bestow gifts or money upon a subordinate or junior 赔 péi to compensate; to indemnify 赞 zàn to help; to support
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赠 zèng to give as a gift; to present 锁 suǒ lock (metal device requiring a key, code, or card to open)
HSK 6
婴 yīng infant, newborn baby 财 cái wealth; money and material resources 贫 pín poor, impoverished (opposite of 富) 贯 guàn to pass through; to penetrate 贷 dài loan; credit
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贸 mào to trade; to buy and sell 赋 fù to give; to grant; to bestow 赖 lài to rely on; to depend on
HSK 7
坝 bà dam or embankment built to block or protect against a river 狈 bèi see 〖狼狈〗、〖狼狈为奸〗 琐 suǒ trivial, trifling, petty 腻 nì to feel put off by greasy food 贞 zhēn loyal and steadfast in one's convictions
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贩 fàn to buy and sell goods for profit 贪 tān to embezzle; to corruptly take money or property for oneself 贬 biǎn to demote; to devalue 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile 贱 jiàn cheap; low-priced (opposite of 贵) 贼 zéi thief; bandit 贾 jiǎ a surname 贿 huì (lit.) wealth; goods 赁 lìn to rent; to lease (out or in) 赂 lù to bribe; give valuables to gain a favor (often pejorative) 赃 zāng stolen or embezzled goods; illicit gains from corruption or theft 赌 dǔ to gamble; to wager money or property on an outcome 赎 shú to ransom; to redeem with money or property 赐 cì (of a superior or elder) to bestow gifts or wealth upon an inferior or junior 赘 zhuì superfluous; useless 赡 shàn to provide someone with money or goods
1.2 占 zhàn — to occupy; to seize
Xpinyin
占 is a component in 10 characters
HSK 1
店 diàn shop; store 点 diǎn a small drop of liquid; droplet
HSK 2
站 zhàn to stand upright with feet on the ground
HSK 5
战 zhàn war; battle; combat 贴 tiē to paste, to stick (a thin flat object onto something)
HSK 6
粘 zhān to stick together or adhere to something 钻 zuān to drill or bore a hole by rotating a pointed object
HSK 7
帖 tiě invitation card 沾 zhān to soak; to moisten 黏 nián sticky; adhesive (like paste or glue)

Stroke order

2 切 qiè — to fit closely, to conform to
Xpinyin
切 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 5
彻 chè to penetrate, to pass through
HSK 7
沏 qī to brew; to steep (with boiling water) 砌 qì to lay bricks or stones with mortar 窃 qiè to steal; to pilfer

consists of

2.1 七 qī — the number seven (6+1)
七 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 4
切 qiē to cut (with a knife, dividing into parts)
HSK 7
皂 zào black (color)
2.2 刀 dāo — knife; cutting tool used for slicing, cutting, or chopping
刀 is a component in 12 characters
HSK 1
分 fēn to divide; to separate (opposite of 合)
HSK 3
初 chū beginning; initial 解 jiě to split open; to separate
HSK 4
切 qiē to cut (with a knife, dividing into parts)
HSK 5
剪 jiǎn scissors; a cutting tool with two crossing blades 召 zhào to summon, to call
HSK 6
券 quàn ticket, voucher, or certificate 梁 liáng beam; horizontal load-bearing timber or structural member
HSK 7
劈 pī to chop or split open with a knife or axe 叨 dāo (colloq.) to talk endlessly; to chatter on and on (see "叨叨") 契 qì (lit.) to carve with a knife 寡 guǎ widowed (of a woman)

Stroke order