寄

gei3

to entrust; to place in sb's care · (bound form) to depend on; to attach oneself to; to reside temporarily · (bound form) foster (as in 寄女[ji4 nu : 3]{gei3 neoi5} foster daughter)

Frequency Band 2

Meanings

  1. to 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]{gei3 neoi5} foster daughter)
  4. to send by post; to mail

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