Definitions

hoof; pig's trotters
variant of 蹄[tí]

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character 蹄, denoting the hoof of an animal, is formed from the semantic radical 足, meaning foot, and the phonetic component 帝, which guides its pronunciation. This structural combination has persisted through its history, with the foot element consistently linking the character to the physical extremity of certain mammals. Its primary meaning has remained focused on the hard tip of an animal's foot, particularly of horses and cattle, while occasionally extending to describe objects bearing a similar form. The etymological clarity of its construction has ensured that its association with the concept of a foot part has been preserved without significant alteration in its semantic range over time.

Example Sentences Hide

的声音很响亮。

Mǎ tí de shēng yīn hěn xiǎng liàng.

The sound of the horse's hooves is very loud.

妈妈炖的猪很美味。

Mā ma dùn de zhū tí hěn měi wèi.

The pig's trotters mom stewed are delicious.

这只小马的子需要修剪。

Zhè zhī xiǎo mǎ de tí zi xū yào xiū jiǎn.

This pony's hooves need trimming.

筋是一种受欢迎的美食。

Tí jīn shì yī zhǒng shòu huān yíng de měi shí.

Beef tendon is a popular delicacy.

厨师正在处理新鲜的牛

Chú shī zhèng zài chǔ lǐ xīn xiān de niú tí.

The chef is handling fresh cow hooves.

骑士仔细检查了坐骑的铁。

Qí shì zǐ xì jiǎn chá le zuò qí de tí tiě.

The knight carefully checked his steed's horseshoes.

他擅长烹饪各种以髈为主的菜肴。

Tā shàn cháng pēng rèn gè zhǒng yǐ tí pǎng wéi zhǔ de cài yáo.

He is skilled at cooking various dishes mainly made from pork hock.

那位老练的铁匠正为赛马打造轻质的铁。

Nà wèi lǎo liàn de tí tiě jiàng zhèng wèi sài mǎ dǎ zào qīng zhì de tí tiě.

That experienced farrier is crafting lightweight horseshoes for the racehorse.