贴
stick; lean close; subsidize; allowance; measure word
Meanings
6 senses · 27 examplesverb
to stick; to paste; to attach
Used for attaching flat objects to surfaces, often with adhesive.
Please post this notice on the bulletin board.
Let me help you stick the stamp on.
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She stuck the cut-out stickers onto her notebook.
During Spring Festival, people will post couplets and fu characters on doors.
Mom taped a family photo onto the fridge.
verb
to lean close; to press close; to hug
Describes being very close to a surface or another person/object.
When it's cold, I like to wear a sweater next to my skin.
He walked close to the wall, afraid of being seen by others.
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The little girl leaned against her mom's shoulder and started crying.
The car stopped right next to the guardrail.
He pressed his ear against the door to listen to what was going on inside.
verb
to subsidize; to give extra money to
Used for providing financial support to someone who needs extra money.
My older brother subsidizes his little sister with some pocket money every month.
After retirement, he uses his pension to make up for his living expenses.
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Parents often subsidize their younger brother who just started working.
This restaurant subsidizes meal costs for its employees.
She takes a second part-time job to subsidize her family's expenses.
noun
allowance; subsidy
Refers to extra money given as a benefit or to cover specific expenses.
Company employees get transportation and housing allowances every month.
Mountain area teachers get extra hardship allowances.
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His salary plus various allowances makes a decent monthly income.
The government provides housing subsidies for low-income families.
Interns don't have formal salaries yet, only a small living allowance.
measure word
measure word for plasters/ointments
Used exclusively for flat medicinal patches like plasters or ointment sheets.
The doctor prescribed two plasters for me.
This pain relief patch can be used for twelve hours per sheet.
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Grandma bought three Chinese medicinal patches to treat her arthritis.
The pharmacy entrance has pain relief plasters sold individually.
Each plaster costs five yuan.
verb
same as 帖 tiē
archaicA variant pronunciation/usage of the character 帖, often used in fixed phrases or traditional contexts.
This poster has been preserved very well.
He wrote an invitation card for the guests.