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崩
bēng
to collapse
v, 11 strokes, radical 山, rank #6401, Hard
崩
bēng
to fall into ruins
v, 11 strokes, radical 山, rank #6401, Hard
崩
bēng
demise
v, 11 strokes, radical 山, rank #6401, Hard
崩
bēng
to rupture, to split apart; to collapse; death, demise
v, 11 strokes, radical 山, rank #6401, Hard
崩
bēng
death of king or emperor
v, 11 strokes, radical 山, rank #6401, Hard
bēng(beng1)beng T1
1to collapse
2to fall into ruins
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March 24, 2026
崩bēng(beng1)
The character 崩 (bēng) primarily means to collapse or fall apart. It is commonly used in contexts describing physical structures, like buildings or mountains, as well as metaphorically to refer to systems or plans that fail. Additionally, it can denote the demise of a ruler, emphasizing a significant loss or change in leadership.
Strokes11Radical山Frequency#6401DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese history, the word 崩 is often associated with the death of emperors, which signifies a major shift in political power and can affect the entire nation. This historical context gives the word a grave significance in discussions of leadership.
Memory tip
Imagine a grand castle (the radical '山' or mountain) suddenly crumbling and collapsing under the weight of a giant boulder. The sound of its fall, 'bēng', echoes as it breaks apart, helping you remember the pronunciation and meaning.
Meanings of 崩
bēng(beng1)
1to collapse
2to fall into ruins
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About 崩
崩Simplified
11Strokes
山Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6401Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
崩 (bēng) vs 坍 (tān) — use 崩 for sudden collapse or failure, while 坍 emphasizes a gradual or complete falling down.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 崩 (bēng) with other similar-sounding characters. It is more formal and often used in literary or serious contexts when discussing failure or collapse. Common collocations include '崩溃' (bēngkuì) meaning to collapse or break down.
HSK Study Tips
Although 崩 is not an HSK level word, it connects well with other verbs describing actions or states of being. Students should focus on its usage in literary texts and try to remember the emotional weight it carries when discussing failure.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 崩 with the character 倒 (dǎo), which also relates to falling but is used in different contexts. For example, saying '桌子崩' (zhuōzi bēng) to mean 'the table collapsed' is incorrect; it should be '桌子倒了' (zhuōzi dǎo le).
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崩 = 山 + 朋. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 崩
IDS Structure⿱山朋
崩Full character
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山Shan1
top
朋peng2
bottom
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How to say to collapse in Chinese
“to collapse” in Chinese is崩bēng
The character 崩 (bēng) primarily means to collapse or fall apart. It is commonly used in contexts describing physical structures, like buildings or mountains, as well as metaphorically to refer to systems or plans that fail. Additionally, it can denote the demise of a ruler, emphasizing a significant loss or change in leadership.
When to use 崩
Be careful not to confuse 崩 (bēng) with other similar-sounding characters. It is more formal and often used in literary or serious contexts when discussing failure or collapse. Common collocations include '崩溃' (bēngkuì) meaning to collapse or break down.
崩 or something close to it
崩 (bēng) vs 坍 (tān) — use 崩 for sudden collapse or failure, while 坍 emphasizes a gradual or complete falling down.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 崩 with the character 倒 (dǎo), which also relates to falling but is used in different contexts. For example, saying '桌子崩' (zhuōzi bēng) to mean 'the table collapsed' is incorrect; it should be '桌子倒了' (zhuōzi dǎo le).
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Grammar patterns of 崩
崩 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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有迹象表明该联盟现正分____离析。
There are signs that the alliance is now fraying at the edges.
When the market crashed, they assumed the deal would be cancelled.
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Word Family of 崩
Compounds10
蹦bèngto jump
嘣bēngonomatopoetic, the sound of an explosion; bang
镚bèngdime, small coin
磞pēng
漰pēng
傰bēng
剻pěng
塴bèng
繃běngto bind, to strap, to draw firm
鏰bèng
Words containing this character19
崩溃bēngkuìto collapse崩潰
崩bēngto collapse
崩塌bēngtātalus slide
雪崩xuěbēngavalanche
土崩瓦解tǔbēngwǎjiěto collapse
山崩shānbēnglandslide
崩裂bēnglièto rupture
崩坏bēnghuàicrash崩壞
分崩离析fēnbēnglíxīfalling to pieces分崩離析
天崩地裂tiānbēngdìlièfig. violent revolution
血崩xuèbēngmetrorrhagia (vaginal bleeding outside the expected menstrual period)
崩落bēngluòtalus slide
礼崩乐坏lǐbēngyuèhuàicf. 禮樂|礼乐[lǐyuè]禮崩樂壞
崩毁bēnghuǐcollapse崩毀
崩坍bēngtānlandslide
礼坏乐崩lǐhuàiyuèbēngcf. 禮樂|礼乐[lǐyuè]禮壞樂崩
崩摧bēngcuīto collapse
崩决bēngjuéto burst (of dam)崩決
崩龙族bēnglóngzúthe Benglong (Penglung) ethnic group of Yunnan崩龍族
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Frequently asked questions about 崩
Yes, while it can be used in serious contexts, it is also applicable in casual discussions about things that have fallen apart, like plans or projects.
Common phrases include '崩溃' (bēngkuì) meaning to collapse or break down, and '山崩' (shān bēng) meaning a landslide.
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