dit6迭
Jyutpingdit6
Yalediht
Definition
Alternately or repeatedly; frequently.
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How it's used
Often used to describe actions that happen in quick succession or overlap in a back and forth manner. It carries a sense of repetition or layering that is slightly more formal than just saying 輪流 or 成日. You will frequently hear it in contexts involving rapid changes or alternating tasks.
Examples
The two of them are talking over each other, it's so noisy.
The weather has been changing frequently lately, remember to bring an umbrella.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 疊, which refers to stacking objects on top of each other. While they share a similar visual component, 迭 focuses on the temporal aspect of alternating or frequency.
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Grammar guides
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