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埲 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
běngdust stormx, 11 strokes, radical 土, Very Hard
běngclassifier for walls (Cantonese)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 土, Very Hard
běng(beng3) T3
  1. 1dust storm
  2. 2classifier for walls (Cantonese)
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March 24, 2026
běng(beng3)

The character 埲 (běng) refers to a dust storm, a weather phenomenon characterized by strong winds lifting dust and sand into the air, often leading to reduced visibility and air quality issues. In some contexts, it can serve as a classifier for walls in Cantonese, highlighting its regional usage.

Strokes11RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Dust storms are significant in certain regions of China, particularly in the north, where they can impact agriculture and daily life. Understanding this character can provide insight into the environmental challenges faced in these areas.

Memory Tip

Imagine a big storm of dust blowing across a barren land, with 'beng' sounding like 'bang' as the winds crash against walls. The character’s components, 土 (earth) and 壁 (wall), evoke the idea of dust swirling around structures.

Meanings of 埲

běng(beng3)
1dust storm
2classifier for walls (Cantonese)
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About 埲

Simplified
11Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 埲

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a big storm of dust blowing across a barren land, with 'beng' sounding like 'bang' as the winds crash against walls. The character’s components, 土 (earth) and 壁 (wall), evoke the idea of dust swirling around structures.

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation; its primary context is meteorological. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing 'běng' may confuse it with other similar-sounding words. In Cantonese, the use as a classifier for walls is more common, so context is key.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on understanding its components and usage in Cantonese, which can enhance your grasp of regional dialects. Familiarizing yourself with characters related to weather phenomena may also prove helpful.

Cultural Note

Dust storms are significant in certain regions of China, particularly in the north, where they can impact agriculture and daily life. Understanding this character can provide insight into the environmental challenges faced in these areas.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 埲 with similar characters due to the pronunciation. For example, saying 'bāng' instead of 'běng' can lead to misunderstandings. Remember, the correct tone is crucial for proper communication.

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Pronunciation of 埲

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Etymology of 埲

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

earth

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 埲?

Decomposition of 埲

IDS Structure⿰土奉
Full Character
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Tu3
left
feng4
right
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Cultural Notes for 埲

🏮Cultural insight

Dust storms are significant in certain regions of China, particularly in the north, where they can impact agriculture and daily life. Understanding this character can provide insight into the environmental challenges faced in these areas.

Word Family of 埲

Words Containing This Character1
běngdust storm
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Compound Meaning

What does 埲 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 埲

It means dust storm, referring to strong winds lifting dust into the air.