ㄐㄧˋ gei3 HSK 4 入門級 · Level 1

  • to entrust; to place in sb's care
  • (bound form) to depend on; to attach oneself to; to reside temporarily
  • (bound form) foster (as in 寄女 jì nǚ ㄐㄧˋ ㄋㄩˇ foster daughter)
  • to send by post; to mail

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 寄 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 寄掛號嗎? By registered letter?
  • 別忘了寄信。 Don't forget to post the letter.
  • 請寄信給我。 Please send me a letter.
  • 她忘了寄信。 She forgot to mail the letter.
  • 請幫我寄信。 Please mail this letter for me.

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