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叮
dīng
Description
“叮”常常用来说小虫子咬人，比如蚊子叮了我。
"叮" is often used to describe small insects biting people, such as mosquitoes biting me.
它也可以表示一次又一次地提醒别人。
It can also mean repeatedly reminding someone.
Meanings
叮dīng
to sting or bite (of insects)
蚊子叮了我的手。
A mosquito bit my hand.
叮嘱dīngzhǔ
to repeatedly remind or urge someone
妈妈叮嘱我路上要小心。
Mom reminded me to be careful on the road.
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Notes
- Nuance
叮 for biting is used for small insects like mosquitoes, not larger animals.
- Etymology
口 (mouth) radical plus 丁; often paired as 叮咬 or 叮嘱.
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