底

dǐ

bottom; base

Dictionary entry

bottom; base; background; foundation; copy (of a manuscript or receipt etc) kept as a record

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底

See it in sentences

桶底破了,水都流出来了。

Tǒng dǐ pò le, shuǐ dōu liú chūlái le.

English

The bottom of the bucket broke, and water leaked out.

箱子的底有点破。

Xiāngzi de dǐ yǒu diǎn pò.

English

The bottom of this box is a bit worn.

Goes with

  • 月底end of the month
  • 年底end of the year
  • 底下underneath
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