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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
哔bì(phonetic)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #7891, Hard
哔bìused in transliterationsn, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #7891, Hard
bì(bi4)bi T4
  1. 1(phonetic)
  2. 2used in transliterations
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March 24, 2026

哔(嗶)bì(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.

Strokes9Radical口Frequency#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

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

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

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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.

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)口
+
Phonetic (sound)毕
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Origin

哔 = 口 + 毕. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 哔

IDS Structure⿰口毕
哔Full character
=
口kou3
left
毕Bi4
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 哔?

How to say (phonetic) in Chinese

“(phonetic)” in Chinese is哔bì

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.

When to use 哔

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 哔

Words containing this character2
哔bì(phonetic)嗶
哔叽serge (loanword)嗶嘰
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Words with 哔

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Frequently asked questions about 哔

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

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