迪
enlighten; guide; surname
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to enlighten; to guide; to instruct
literaryUsed exclusively in formal literary or written contexts, rarely in daily spoken language.
Ancient sages often enlightened later generations through classic works.
A teacher's words can guide students to think deeply.
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This book aims to enlighten the minds of the public.
The character '迪' often appears in ancient Chinese texts to mean guide.
The teachings of his elders guided his life aspirations.
noun
surname Di
Used as a family name, rarely seen in modern daily life.
Mr. Di is a new colleague at our company.
The surname Di originated from the name of a fief during the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
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There were many famous scholars with the surname Di in history.
Teacher Di has taught in the Chinese department for many years.
The family tree of the Di clan is very well preserved.