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底
dǐ
Description
“底”是东西最下面的部分，比如瓶子的底、鞋子的底。
"底" is the lowest part of something, like the bottom of a bottle or the sole of a shoe.
它也可以放在时间词后面，表示“最后”，比如“月底”。
It can also follow a time word to mean "end," as in "月底" (end of the month).
Meanings
底dǐ
the bottom or base of something
瓶子的底破了。
The bottom of the bottle is broken.
底dǐ
the end of a period of time
我月底会回家。
I will go home at the end of the month.
底dǐ
background; underlying basis or foundation
这件衣服是红底白花。
This piece of clothing has a red background with white flowers.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
originally means the lowest part; extended to 'end of a time period' as in 年底, 月底.
- Nuance
底 is the bottom part itself, while 底下 means 'underneath/below'.
In videos
“它的那个汤底感觉像麻油醋面的那种味道”
“健身的时候应该穿底很薄的鞋子。”
“嗯哇新鲜汤底那个胡椒味很香”
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