() — used in 嘀咕

Definition

嘀 is a bound character with no standalone meaning — it appears only in the verb 嘀咕, which means to mutter, mumble, or grumble quietly to oneself.

bound form
used in 嘀咕

Examples

  • Tā yì zhí zài dí gu shén me?
    What has he been muttering about?
  • Bié dí gu le, kuài shuō ba.
    Stop mumbling and just say it.
  • Tā dí gu le jǐ jù jiù zǒu le.
    She muttered a few words and left.

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