滴 (dī) — (verb) to drip; (classifier) a drop (of liquid)
Definition
A small drop of liquid, or the slow dripping of a drop. Unlike 掉 (to fall / drop / lose), 滴 refers to liquid only and is also used as a measure word for drops.
verb
to drip
classifier
a drop (of liquid)
Examples
- 滴。Cài lǐ jiā le jǐ dī yóu.I added a few drops of oil to the dish.
- 。Shuǐ lóng tóu zài dī shuǐ.The faucet is dripping water.
- 滴。Tā de hàn dī dào le dì shàng.His sweat dripped onto the ground.
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