- 吊死 diàosǐ to hang by the neckto die by hanging; to hang oneself
- 上吊 shàngdiào to hang oneselfto commit suicide by hanging oneself with a rope
- 吊销 diàoxiāo to revoketo revoke or withdraw a license, permit, or certificate; to suspend an agreement
- 吊带 diàodài shoulder strapsthin straps on clothing such as camisoles, dresses, or swimwear worn over the shoulders
- 提心吊胆 tíxīndiàodǎn on tenterhooks(idiom) to be very anxious and fearful; to be on edge; to be in a state of constant nervous worry or suspense
- 吊车 diàochē cranecrane; hoist; a heavy machine used for lifting or moving heavy objects in construction, factories, or shipyards
- 吊灯 diàodēng chandelierhanging lamp; chandelier; droplight
- 吊桥 diàoqiáo drawbridgeA bridge that can be raised and lowered, used over moats, at military strongholds, or to allow ships to pass through a waterway
- 吊床 diàochuáng hammockhammock; hanging cot often made of rope netting or canvas
- 吊唁 diàoyàn to offer condolencesto pay one's respects to the deceased and offer condolences to their family
- 吊装 diàozhuāng to hoist and installto construct by hoisting prefabricated parts or ready-built components into a set position
- 塔吊 tǎdiào tower cranetower crane; a tall hoisting machine used in construction for moving heavy objects, abbreviated from [[塔式起重机|塔式起重機|ta3 shi4 qi3 zhong4 ji1]]
- 吊环 diàohuán ringsgymnastics rings (the apparatus); the men's artistic gymnastics event performed on these rings, involving various movements while suspended from two rings attached to a horizontal bar by ropes or straps.
- 悬吊 xuándiào to hangto hang or suspend; to overhang
- 凭吊 píngdiào to evoke the pastTo visit a historical site or ruins to reflect on people or events of the past
- 吊袜带 diàowàdài gartersGarters or suspenders used for holding up stockings; a belt worn around the waist or legs with straps that hang down.
- 起吊 qǐdiào to lift with a craneto use a crane to lift and move heavy objects
- 吊兰 diàolán spider plantan evergreen plant with long, thin leaves that produces small white flowers on hanging stems; often grown as an indoor ornamental plant
- 吊儿郎当 diàorlángdāng carelesscareless and casual; sloppy in appearance or behavior; idling about or failing to take things seriously
- 吊脚楼 diàojiǎolóu stilt housetraditional dwelling built on stilts or pillars, typical of ethnic minority architecture in southern China, often constructed over water or on steep hillsides
- 吊带衫 diàodàishān spaghetti strap topa sleeveless top with thin shoulder straps; halter top; sun top
- 吊扇 diàoshàn ceiling fanan electric fan that is suspended from a ceiling
- 吊索 diàosuǒ slinghoisting rope or suspension cable; a strong rope or chain fixed at both ends and hanging in the air
- 打吊针 dǎdiàozhēn to give an IV dripto put someone on an intravenous drip; to give a patient fluids or medication through an IV
- 半吊子 bàndiàozi dabblerA person with only a superficial knowledge of a subject; an amateur or smatterer
- 吊球 diàoqiú drop shotto perform a drop shot in ball sports like tennis or volleyball, specifically aiming for an empty spot in the opponent's court
- 吊挂 diàoguà to hangto hang up; to suspend
- 吊钩 diàogōu lifting hooka hook used for lifting or hanging objects; hoist hook; hanger
- 吊机 diàojī cranecrane; hoist
- 吊杆 diàogān booma boom, jib, or transverse beam used for hanging or lifting objects; a lifting tool that uses the principle of a lever to raise items
- 吊销执照 diàoxiāozhízhào to revoke a licenseto officially cancel or take away a license
- 吊运 diàoyùn to transport by craneto transport by crane; to convey by hoisting and moving with a crane
- 吊胃口 diàowèikǒu to whet someone's appetiteTo stimulate someone's appetite with delicious food; to make someone hungry
- 吊架 diàojià hanger; pylona mechanical hanging frame, support structure, or aircraft pylon
- 吊瓶 diàopíng IV bottleinfusion bag or bottle for an intravenous drip, often referred to in Taiwan as [[点滴|點滴|dian3 di1]]
- 龙门吊 lóngméndiào gantry cranelarge-scale lifting machine used for heavy loads that moves back and forth along a set of tracks, named for its gate-like structure
- 吊桶 diàotǒng well bucketA bucket with a rope or bamboo pole attached to the handle, used for drawing water from a well or river.
- 吊丧 diàosāng to offer condolencesTo visit the family of the deceased to express sympathy and pay one's respects.
- 浮吊 fúdiào floating craneA lifting machine or crane mounted on a specialized ship or barge for water-based operations
- 吊扣 diàokòu to suspendto revoke and hold onto a document or license for a set period
- 吊死鬼 diàosǐguǐ hanging ghostThe ghost of someone who committed suicide by hanging; also refers to a person who died by hanging.
- 吊打 diàodǎ to hang and beatTo hang someone up and beat them, as a form of torture or corporal punishment.
- 形影相吊 xíngyǐngxiāngdiào extremely lonely(idiom) with only one's body and shadow to comfort each other; lonely and without support; forlorn
- 吊客 diàokè mournera visitor who offers condolences at a funeral or home of the deceased
- 吊线 diàoxiàn plumb lineA cord with a weight attached used to determine verticality
- 吊颈 diàojǐng to hang oneselfto commit suicide by hanging
- 吊窗 diàochuāng hanging windowan old-fashioned window that can be propped open outwards or pulled up and suspended
- 吊顶 diàodǐng suspended ceilingsuspended ceiling; false ceiling; decorative ceiling
- 吊祭 diàojì to mourn and sacrificeto offer sacrifices to the deceased; to perform a worship ceremony for the dead
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH