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哔 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
used in transliterationsn, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #7891, Hard
(phonetic)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #7891, Hard
(bi4) T4
  1. 1used in transliterations
  2. 2(phonetic)
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March 24, 2026
(嗶)(bi4)

The character 哔 (bì) is primarily used as a phonetic component in transliterations, especially for foreign words or sounds. It often represents a sound, such as a beep, or is used in names of brands and technology products in Mandarin.

Strokes9RadicalFrequency#7891DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

The use of 哔 in modern Chinese reflects the influence of technology and globalization, particularly in how Chinese speakers adapt foreign sounds into their language, often seen in names of electronic devices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'bee' buzzing, which sounds like 'bì'. The character 哔 has a mouth radical (口) suggesting it's a sound, and the 'bee' image can help you remember both the sound and meaning.

Meanings of 哔

(bi4)
1used in transliterations
2(phonetic)
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About 哔

Simplified
Traditional
9Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 哔

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'bee' buzzing, which sounds like 'bì'. The character 哔 has a mouth radical (口) suggesting it's a sound, and the 'bee' image can help you remember both the sound and meaning.

Usage Notes

哔 is typically used in informal contexts and is common in modern slang or internet language. Learners may confuse it with similar-sounding characters; it's important to remember its specific usage in transliterations rather than as a standalone word.

HSK Study Tips

While 哔 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be a useful addition for learners interested in technology or internet slang. Focus on recognizing its use in context and associating it with foreign terms.

Cultural Note

The use of 哔 in modern Chinese reflects the influence of technology and globalization, particularly in how Chinese speakers adapt foreign sounds into their language, often seen in names of electronic devices.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 哔 in formal contexts or expect it to have a standalone meaning. For example, saying '我喜欢哔' (I like bì) is incorrect; it should be used in a context relating to sounds or transliterations.

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Etymology of 哔

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

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 毕 represents the sound. Simplified form of 嗶.

Memory Hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 哔?

Decomposition of 哔

IDS Structure⿰口毕
Full Character
=
kou3
left
Bi4
right
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Cultural Notes for 哔

🏮Cultural insight

The use of 哔 in modern Chinese reflects the influence of technology and globalization, particularly in how Chinese speakers adapt foreign sounds into their language, often seen in names of electronic devices.

Word Family of 哔

Words Containing This Character2
(phonetic)
哔叽serge (loanword)嗶嘰
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Compound Meaning

What does 哔 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 哔

哔 is a sound representation and is often used in transliterations for foreign names and technology.