廸 (dí) - An archaic variant of 迪 (dí), meaning to & also used in transliteration.

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dí ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 廴

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廸 · dí

An archaic variant of 迪 (dí), meaning to enlighten, guide, or follow a path;

also used in transliteration.

An archaic variant of 迪 (dí), meaning toalso used in transliteration.

Usage highlights

Guidance and enlightenmentThe path of virtueVariant of 迪Kangdi

Synonyms

  • 迪— enlighten, guide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient sage provided guidance (启迪).
  • It is a variant character for 迪 (廸).
  • Used in transliterated names like 康廸 (Kangdi).

Collocations

  • Guidance and enlightenment(启迪)
  • The path of virtue(廸道)
  • Variant of 迪(廸)
  • Kangdi(康廸, a transliterated name)

Idioms

  • Enlighten and guide(启迪)
  • Follow the virtuous path(廸道)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 廸 is an archaic variant of 迪, which originally meant to enlighten or guide, often in a moral or philosophical context.
  • It appears in classical texts and historical documents but is rarely used in modern writing.

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