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寄
jì
Description
"寄"最常见的意思是把东西送出去，比如"寄信"、"寄包裹"。
The most common meaning of "寄" is to send something out, such as "寄信" (send a letter) or "寄包裹" (send a package).
它也可以表示把东西放在别人那里保管，或者依靠别人生活。
It can also mean leaving something with someone for safekeeping or relying on others for support.
Meanings
寄jì
to send or mail something
我想给妈妈寄一封信。
I want to send a letter to my mom.
寄jì
to entrust or deposit with someone
行李可以寄在前台。
Luggage can be left at the front desk.
寄jì
to depend on or lodge with others
他小时候寄住在亲戚家。
He stayed with relatives when he was a child.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
寄 means to send via post/courier, while 送 means to deliver in person or give as a gift.
- Collocation
often used as 寄给 (send to) + recipient.
In videos
“该寄个符文来”
“他们说他们可以寄来马来西亚”
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