Definition
体 is normally pronounced tǐ (body, form), but in this HSK 7 entry it is pronounced tī and appears only in the word 体己 (tīji), which means 'intimate, confidant' or 'private (savings)'. In Taiwan it is sometimes pronounced tǐjǐ (with the common reading). Be careful not to confuse this with the common reading tǐ.
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used only in 体己 (tīji)meaning intimate or private
Examples
- 体。Tā gēn wǒ shuō le yìxiē tī ji huà.She said some intimate words to me.
- 体。Tā cún le yìdiǎn tī ji qián.He saved a little private money.
- 体。Zhè shì tā de tī ji péngyou.This is her close friend.
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