verb · to send by post or mail

我给你寄了一封信。

verb · to entrust or place in someone's care

我把孩子寄在邻居家照顾几天。

verb · related by foster care or adoption rather than blood

他有一位寄父，从小就对他非常好。

verb · to depend on, attach oneself to, or reside temporarily

他这些年一直寄食在亲戚家里。