邸

dǐ

氐 + 阝

Frequency#3186

Definitions

dǐ surname Di

dǐ (bound form) residence of a high-ranking official

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 阝 represents the meaning and 氐 represents the sound.

Semantic: 阝 Phonetic: 氐

About

The character "邸" is structured with the phonetic component "氐" on the left and the semantic radical "阝" on the right, derived from "邑" which indicates a settlement or city. Its original meaning pertained to the temporary lodgings or residences of feudal lords and high-ranking officials during their travels. Over time, the term expanded to denote grand mansions and official domiciles, while in modern usage it is employed in compounds such as "官邸" for official residences and can also refer to certain hotels or press agencies, reflecting a shift from transient quarters to established seats of authority or business.

Etymology Hide

Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

Clerical Wu (Three Kingdoms: 222-280 AD)

Traditional Modern

Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

这是他的官邸。

Zhè shì tā de guāndǐ.

This is his official residence.

那座邸很古老。

Nà zuò dǐ hěn gǔlǎo.

That mansion is very old.

他们住在豪华府邸。

Tāmen zhù zài háohuá fǔdǐ.

They live in a luxurious mansion.

大使馆的官邸很安全。

Dàshǐguǎn de guāndǐ hěn ānquán.

The embassy's official residence is very safe.

这座历史宅邸现在是对外开放的博物馆。

Zhè zuò lìshǐ zháidǐ xiànzài shì duìwài kāifàng de bówùguǎn.

This historical mansion is now a museum open to the public.

总统官邸位于城市中心，周围有花园。

Zǒngtǒng guāndǐ wèiyú chéngshì zhōngxīn, zhōuwéi yǒu huāyuán.

The presidential official residence is located in the city center, surrounded by gardens.

我们参观了一座古代亲王的家邸。

Wǒmen cānguān le yī zuò gǔdài qīnwáng de jiādǐ.

We visited an ancient prince's family mansion.

由于安全原因，外国使节的邸舍受到严密保护。

Yóuyú ānquán yuányīn, wàiguó shǐjié de dǐshè shòudào yánmì bǎohù.

Due to security reasons, the residences of foreign diplomats are closely protected.

Related Characters

Component: 氐

Component: 阝

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