帖

tiē, tiě, tiè

占 + 巾

Definitions

tiě (noun) invitation card; notice

tiě (noun) post; posting; thread (internet)

tiē (adjective) submissive; obedient

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 占 represents the sound.

About

The character 帖 is a phono-semantic compound: the left component 巾 means "cloth" or "silk", suggesting a writing material, and the right component 占 indicates the pronunciation. Originally it denoted a physical written note, document, or label, in keeping with the use of silk as an early medium. Over time, it came to include formal written invitations, legal placards, and calligraphy rubbings for study. With a different pronunciation, it serves as an adjective meaning compliant, obedient, or settled, and as a measure word for packets of traditional medicine or mounted paintings.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

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Example Sentences Hide

小狗很服帖。

Xiǎo gǒu hěn fútiē.

The puppy is very docile.

我收到一张请帖。

Wǒ shōu dào yī zhāng qǐngtiě.

I received an invitation.

这个帖子很有趣。

Zhège tiězi hěn yǒuqù.

This post is very interesting.

他写字很妥帖。

Tā xiě zì hěn tuǒtiē.

He writes words very appropriately.

她临摹字帖。

Tā línmó zìtiè.

She copies from a calligraphy copybook.

他在论坛上发了帖子。

Tā zài lùntán shàng fā le tiězi.

He posted on the forum.

这份请帖设计精美。

Zhè fèn qǐngtiě shèjì jīngměi.

This invitation is beautifully designed.

事情安排得很妥帖。

Shìqíng ānpái de hěn tuǒtiē.

The matters are arranged very appropriately.

Related Characters

Composed characters:

Component: 占

Component: 巾

帖