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吡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
吡bǐto blamen, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #21005, Very Hard
吡bǐused as phonetic bi- or pi-unknown, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #21005, Very Hard
bǐ(bi3) T3
  1. 1to blame
  2. 2used as phonetic bi- or pi-
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March 24, 2026

吡bǐ(bi3)

The character 吡 (bǐ) primarily means 'to blame' or 'to scold.' It is often used in contexts involving criticism or reprimand. Additionally, it serves as a phonetic component in other characters, which can add complexity to its usage.

Strokes7Radical口Frequency#21005DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of blaming is often seen in family and social interactions, where elders may scold younger members. This reflects the importance of respect and hierarchy in relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person pointing their finger at someone while saying 'bi, bi' in a blaming tone, representing the character 吡. The '口' radical (mouth) suggests speaking or scolding, emphasizing the act of blaming.

Meanings of 吡

bǐ(bi3)
1to blame
2used as phonetic bi- or pi-
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About 吡

吡Simplified
7Strokes
口Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 吡 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It's mostly used in informal contexts. Common collocations include 吡责 (bǐ zé), meaning to scold or blame someone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 吡 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary, it can be relevant for learners at higher levels who are expanding their understanding of characters with dual meanings. Focus on its phonetic role and how it appears in more complex characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 吡, confusing it with similar characters. For example, saying 'pǐ' instead of 'bǐ' changes the meaning entirely, so practice the tones carefully.

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Etymology of 吡

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

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 比 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)比
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Jason Etymology Detective

Case file: 吡

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 比 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half比 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 吡?

Decomposition of 吡

IDS Structure⿰口比
吡Full Character
=
口kou3
left
比Bi3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 吡?

How to say to blame in Chinese

“to blame” in Chinese is吡bǐ

The character 吡 (bǐ) primarily means 'to blame' or 'to scold.' It is often used in contexts involving criticism or reprimand. Additionally, it serves as a phonetic component in other characters, which can add complexity to its usage.

When to use 吡

Be careful not to confuse 吡 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It's mostly used in informal contexts. Common collocations include 吡责 (bǐ zé), meaning to scold or blame someone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 吡, confusing it with similar characters. For example, saying 'pǐ' instead of 'bǐ' changes the meaning entirely, so practice the tones carefully.

Write 吡

吡

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Word Family of 吡

Words Containing This Character4
吡bǐused as phonetic bi- or pi-
吡啶pyridine C5H5N (loanword)
吡咯pyrrole (C4H5N) (loanword)
吡唑pyrazole (chemistry) (loanword)
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Compound Meaning

What does 吡 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 吡

The tone of 吡 is the third tone (bǐ), which is pronounced with a falling-rising intonation.

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