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屉
tì
Description
"屉"是一个字，常常和"抽屉"一起用。
"屉" is a character often used together with "抽屉".
它也可以指蒸东西用的一层一层的东西，比如"笼屉"。
It can also refer to the layered trays used for steaming, such as "笼屉".
Meanings
抽屉chōuti
drawer (in a desk or cabinet)
我的笔在抽屉里。
My pen is in the drawer.
笼屉lóngtì
steamer tray or basket for cooking
包子放在笼屉里蒸。
The buns are steamed in the bamboo steamer.
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Notes
- Usage
屉 rarely appears alone; it mostly forms words like 抽屉 and 笼屉.
- Nuance
抽屉 means a pull-out drawer; 笼屉 means a stacking steamer tray.
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