Definitions

tiē (verb,adjective) to paste; to stick; fitting snugly
tiě (noun) invitation card; notice
tiè (noun) rubbing from inscription

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

About

The character "帖" is structured with the semantic component "巾", denoting cloth, and the phonetic component "占", indicating its pronunciation. Initially referring to small pieces of cloth or silk used for writing or labeling, its application expanded to encompass various written documents, slips of paper, and administrative notices. Over time, the meaning specialized to denote calligraphy models or copybooks, which are used for practicing writing. In modern contexts, the character has acquired additional senses, such as referring to printed cards or, in digital communication, to online messages and forum posts.

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小狗很服

Xiǎo gǒu hěn fútiē.

The puppy is very docile.

我收到一张请

Wǒ shōu dào yī zhāng qǐngtiě.

I received an invitation.

这个子很有趣。

Zhège tiězi hěn yǒuqù.

This post is very interesting.

他写字很妥

Tā xiě zì hěn tuǒtiē.

He writes words very appropriately.

她临摹字

Tā línmó zìtiè.

She copies from a calligraphy copybook.

他在论坛上发了子。

Tā zài lùntán shàng fā le tiězi.

He posted on the forum.

这份请设计精美。

Zhè fèn qǐngtiě shèjì jīngměi.

This invitation is beautifully designed.

事情安排得很妥

Shìqíng ānpái de hěn tuǒtiē.

The matters are arranged very appropriately.