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侪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
侪cháia class, a company; companion; togethern, 8 strokes, radical 亻, rank #91003, Very Hard
chái(chai2) T2
  1. 1a class, a company; companion; together
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March 24, 2026

侪(儕)chái(chai2)

The character 侪 (chái) refers to a group or class of people who share a common trait, often implying companionship or togetherness. It is used in contexts where individuals are seen as belonging to a collective, such as friends, peers, or colleagues. This term can convey a sense of unity or camaraderie among the members of the group.

Strokes8Radical亻Frequency#91003DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of companionship and social groups is highly valued, often reflected in the importance placed on friendships and networks, which can influence both personal and professional life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a group of friends (companions) standing together, each holding a sign that says 'Class of Companions.' The left side of the character 侪 resembles a person (亻) and the right side (差) suggests differences or distinctions, but together they form a unified class.

Meanings of 侪

chái(chai2)
1a class, a company; companion; together
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About 侪

侪Simplified
儕Traditional
8Strokes
亻Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 侪

Quick Contrast

同伴 (tóngbàn) - use 侪 (chái) when emphasizing a collective identity or shared traits within a group, while 同伴 (tóngbàn) focuses more on companionship without the same connotation of shared characteristics.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 侪 with similar-sounding words. Register is generally informal, and it's often used in spoken language. Common collocations include '同侪' (tóngchái), meaning 'peers' or 'classmates.'

HSK Study Tips

Though 侪 is not included in the current HSK levels, it connects well with vocabulary related to social relationships and groups. Students should focus on using it in conversations about friends and social dynamics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 侪 by using it in formal contexts where a more formal term would be appropriate. For example, saying '侪' in a business meeting can sound awkward; use '同事' (tóngshì, colleagues) instead.

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Etymology of 侪

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

person

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)齐
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Case file: 侪

  1. 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half齐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayperson
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 侪?

Decomposition of 侪

IDS Structure⿰亻齐
侪Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
齐Qi2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 侪?

How to say a class, a company; companion; together in Chinese

“a class, a company; companion; together” in Chinese is侪chái

The character 侪 (chái) refers to a group or class of people who share a common trait, often implying companionship or togetherness. It is used in contexts where individuals are seen as belonging to a collective, such as friends, peers, or colleagues. This term can convey a sense of unity or camaraderie among the members of the group.

When to use 侪

Be careful not to confuse 侪 with similar-sounding words. Register is generally informal, and it's often used in spoken language. Common collocations include '同侪' (tóngchái), meaning 'peers' or 'classmates.'

侪 or something close to it

同伴 (tóngbàn) - use 侪 (chái) when emphasizing a collective identity or shared traits within a group, while 同伴 (tóngbàn) focuses more on companionship without the same connotation of shared characteristics.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 侪 by using it in formal contexts where a more formal term would be appropriate. For example, saying '侪' in a business meeting can sound awkward; use '同事' (tóngshì, colleagues) instead.

Write 侪

侪

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Word Family of 侪

Words Containing This Character1
侪cháia class儕
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Compound Meaning

What does 侪 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 侪

You can say '我们是同侪' (Wǒmen shì tóngchái), meaning 'We are peers.'

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