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tiē

Description

"贴"的意思是把东西用胶水放在别的东西上面。

"贴" means to put something on another thing using glue.

我们常常在墙上贴照片或者纸。

We often 贴 photos or paper on the wall.

Meanings

tiē

to stick, paste, or affix something

他把海报贴在墙上。

He put the poster on the wall.

tiē

to keep close to; press against

小猫贴着我坐着。

The kitten sat close to me.

tiē

to subsidize; contribute money to help

每个月妈妈都贴我一点钱。

Every month, mom gives me a little money.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    originally meant to mortgage or pawn, later extended to pasting and subsidizing.

  • Nuance

    贴 implies flat, close contact; 粘 stresses stickiness of the glue itself.

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