Meaning of dī:
提
used in 提防[di1 fang5] and 提溜[di1 liu5]; to carry (hanging down from the hand); to lift; to put forward; to mention; to raise (an issue)
Zài hēi'àn de xiǎo xiàng lǐ zǒu shí, wǒmen zǒng shì yào tí fáng mòshēng rén.
在黑暗的小巷里走时，我们总是要提防陌生人。
When walking in a dark alley, we must always watch out for strangers.
Tā yòng shǒutíbāo tí biàndāng qù shàngbān.
他用手提包提便当去上班。
He carried his lunchbox to work with a handbag.
Tā xūyào tí qǐ xīn de xiāngzi.
他需要提起新的箱子。
He needs to lift the new box.
Zài huìyì shàng, tā tí chūle yīgè xīn de jìhuà.
在会议上，他提出了一个新的计划。
At the meeting, he put forward a new plan.
Tā zài huìyì shàng tí dào yī gè zhòngyào de wèntí.
她在会议上提到一个重要的问题。
She mentioned an important issue at the meeting.
Tā zài huìyì shàng tí chūle yī gè zhòngyào de jiànyì.
她在会议上提出了一个重要的建议。
She raised an important suggestion at the meeting.
upwards character stroke; lifting brush stroke (in painting)
Tā xiàngshàng tízhe zhòngwù.
他向上提着重物。
He was lifting the heavy object upwards.
Shūfǎ jiā yòngle yīgè qiǎomiào de tí wèi tā de zuòpǐn zēngtiānle huólì.
书法家用了一个巧妙的提为他的作品增添了活力。
The calligrapher used a skillful lifting brush stroke to add vitality to his work.
scoop for measuring liquid
Tā yòng piáo tí shuǐ dào tǒng lǐ.
他用瓢提水到桶里。
He scooped water into the bucket using a ladle.
