寄

jì

Dictionary entry

to entrust; to place in sb's care

What does 寄 mean?

寄 (jì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to entrust; to place in sb's care

2(bound form) to depend on; to attach oneself to; to reside temporarily

3(bound form) foster (as in 寄女[ji4 nu : 3] foster daughter)

4to send by post; to mail

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寄jìto entrust; to place in sb's care · (bound form) to depend on; to attach oneself to; to reside temporarily

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寄

jì

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