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俾 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
俾bǐso that, in order that; to causezg, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #33274, Very Hard
俾bǐto enableunknown, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #33274, Very Hard
俾bǐphonetic biunknown, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #33274, Very Hard
bǐ(bi3) T3
  1. 1so that, in order that; to cause
  2. 2to enable
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March 24, 2026

俾bǐ(bi3)

The character 俾 (bǐ) is used to indicate a purpose or result, meaning 'so that' or 'in order that.' It is often used in formal or literary contexts to express causation or enablement, linking actions or events together.

Strokes10Radical亻Frequency#33274DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In classical Chinese literature, 俾 is often used to convey the relationships between actions, emphasizing the importance of causes and effects in moral and philosophical teachings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'bee' (sounds like 'bi') that helps flowers bloom. The bee represents the character 俾, which connects actions together, enabling the flowers to grow as a result of its pollination.

Meanings of 俾

bǐ(bi3)
1so that, in order that; to cause
2to enable
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About 俾

俾Simplified
10Strokes
亻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

俾 is typically used in more formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases that express purpose or causation, such as '俾我' (so that I can). Be careful with tone, as a mispronunciation could change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 俾 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding this character can enhance your comprehension of complex sentences. Students should focus on its usage in literary texts and formal writing to see its applications.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 俾 with similar-sounding characters, such as 必 (bì) which means 'must.' For example, saying '我俾去' (I cause to go) instead of '我让去' (I let go) can lead to misunderstanding.

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Etymology of 俾

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Phonetic (sound)卑
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Case file: 俾

  1. 1The sound half卑 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  2. 2On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 俾?

Decomposition of 俾

IDS Structure⿰亻卑
俾Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
卑bei1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 俾?

How to say so that, in order that; to cause in Chinese

“so that, in order that; to cause” in Chinese is俾bǐ

The character 俾 (bǐ) is used to indicate a purpose or result, meaning 'so that' or 'in order that.' It is often used in formal or literary contexts to express causation or enablement, linking actions or events together.

When to use 俾

俾 is typically used in more formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases that express purpose or causation, such as '俾我' (so that I can). Be careful with tone, as a mispronunciation could change the meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 俾 with similar-sounding characters, such as 必 (bì) which means 'must.' For example, saying '我俾去' (I cause to go) instead of '我让去' (I let go) can lead to misunderstanding.

Write 俾

俾

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Word Family of 俾

Words Containing This Character6
俾bǐto cause
俾斯麦Bismarck (name)俾斯麥
俾格米Pygmy
俾利to facilitate
俾昼作夜to make day as night (idiom, from Book of Songs); fig. to prolong one's pleasure regardless of the hour俾晝作夜
俾夜作昼work especially hard俾夜作晝
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Compound Meaning

What does 俾 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 俾

No, 俾 is more frequently found in formal writing or literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.

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