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嗶 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嗶bìused in transliterationszg, 13 strokes, radical 口, Very Hard
bì(bi4) T4
  1. 1used in transliterations
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March 24, 2026
嗶bì(bi4)

The character 嗶 (bì) is primarily used in transliterations, especially for foreign sounds or names. Its usage is quite niche, often found in contexts such as onomatopoeia or in the representation of certain sounds, making it less common in everyday Mandarin.

Strokes13Radical口Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese pop culture, 嗶 is sometimes used to represent the sound of a text message notification, reflecting the integration of technology into daily life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bee (sounds like 'b') buzzing loudly. The character 嗶 looks like a bee is making a sound, with the top part resembling the bee's wings and the bottom part its body. The sound 'bì' can help you remember the buzzing noise.

Meanings of 嗶

bì(bi4)
1used in transliterations
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About 嗶

嗶Simplified
13Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 嗶

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a bee (sounds like 'b') buzzing loudly. The character 嗶 looks like a bee is making a sound, with the top part resembling the bee's wings and the bottom part its body. The sound 'bì' can help you remember the buzzing noise.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 嗶 with similar-sounding characters. It is used informally and mostly in specific contexts, so it's essential to know when to use it appropriately. Be careful with pronunciation; the fourth tone (bì) can change the meaning if mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

Although 嗶 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance comprehension of transliterated words and names. Focus on its sound and usage in specific contexts to strengthen your language skills.

Cultural Note

In Chinese pop culture, 嗶 is sometimes used to represent the sound of a text message notification, reflecting the integration of technology into daily life.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 嗶 in formal writing or contexts where it is inappropriate. For example, saying '我嗶了' (I buzzed) instead of using a more standard verb like '说' (to speak) would be incorrect.

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Pronunciation of 嗶

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Etymology of 嗶

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
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Phonetic (sound)畢
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 嗶?

Decomposition of 嗶

IDS Structure⿰口畢
嗶Full Character
=
口kou3
left
畢bi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 嗶?

Write 嗶

嗶

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Cultural Notes for 嗶

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese pop culture, 嗶 is sometimes used to represent the sound of a text message notification, reflecting the integration of technology into daily life.

Word Family of 嗶

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嗶

Use 嗶 primarily when you need to represent foreign sounds or names; it is not commonly used in standard conversation.