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tiē

Description

"贴"的意思是把东西用胶水或者别的东西粘在一个地方。

"贴" means to stick something in a place using glue or other substances.

我们常常说贴照片、贴邮票,也可以说两个人贴得很近。

We often say 贴照片 (stick a photo), 贴邮票 (stick a stamp), and can also say two people 贴得很近 (are very close together).

Meanings

tiē

to stick or paste something onto a surface

我把照片贴在墙上。

I put the photo on the wall.

tiē

to be close to; to press against

小猫贴着我坐。

The kitten sat close to me.

tiē

to subsidize; extra money given to help

公司每月给我们贴一点饭钱。

The company gives us a small meal allowance every month.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    贴 means to stick flat onto a surface, while 粘 stresses the sticky adhesion itself.

  • Etymology

    贝 (money/goods) hints at old sense of pawning; now mainly 'attach'.

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