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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
扉fēidoor paneln, 12 strokes, radical 户, rank #55109, Very Hard
扉fēidoor with only one leafunknown, 12 strokes, radical 户, rank #55109, Very Hard
fēi(fei1)fei T1
  1. 1door panel
  2. 2door with only one leaf
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March 24, 2026

扉fēi(fei1)

The character 扉 (fēi) refers to a door panel or a door that has only one leaf, rather than a double door. It is commonly used in architectural contexts and can imply a certain elegance or simplicity in design.

Strokes12Radical户Frequency#55109DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese architecture, doors often have symbolic meanings, with single-leaf doors representing a welcoming yet modest entrance. This reflects a cultural appreciation for balance and harmony in design.

Memory tip

Imagine a grand entrance with a single elegant door panel that opens to reveal a beautiful garden. The character 扉 looks like a door with its top horizontal line (the roof) and the vertical lines (the sides) represent the structure of the door.

Meanings of 扉

fēi(fei1)
1door panel
2door with only one leaf
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About 扉

扉Simplified
12Strokes
户Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 扉 is formal and often used in written contexts, it might not be familiar in everyday conversation where simply using '门' (mén) for door suffices. Be careful with tone; the first tone (fēi) is crucial, as mispronouncing it may lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Though 扉 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your architectural and literary vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing it in reading materials about buildings or literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 扉 with 门, using it in informal contexts where 门 is more appropriate. For example, saying '我打开了扉' (wǒ dǎkāi le fēi) instead of '我打开了门' (wǒ dǎkāi le mén) would sound odd.

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Etymology of 扉

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

Phonosemantic compound. 户 represents the meaning and 非 represents the sound.

Memory hint

door

Semantic (meaning)户
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Phonetic (sound)非
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Origin

扉 = 户 + 非. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 扉

IDS Structure⿸户非
扉Full character
=
户hu4
enclosing
非Fei1
inner
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Parts

Which of these is part of 扉?

How to say door panel in Chinese

“door panel” in Chinese is扉fēi

The character 扉 (fēi) refers to a door panel or a door that has only one leaf, rather than a double door. It is commonly used in architectural contexts and can imply a certain elegance or simplicity in design.

When to use 扉

While 扉 is formal and often used in written contexts, it might not be familiar in everyday conversation where simply using '门' (mén) for door suffices. Be careful with tone; the first tone (fēi) is crucial, as mispronouncing it may lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 扉 with 门, using it in informal contexts where 门 is more appropriate. For example, saying '我打开了扉' (wǒ dǎkāi le fēi) instead of '我打开了门' (wǒ dǎkāi le mén) would sound odd.

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Grammar patterns of 扉

扉 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 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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他那高昂的声音洞彻心____。

His soaring voice cuts straight to the heart.

Example sentences for 扉 (1)

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他那高昂的声音洞彻心扉。

tā nà gāo’áng de shēngyīn dòng chè xīn fēi。

His soaring voice cuts straight to the heart.

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Word Family of 扉

Words containing this character3
心扉soul
扉页title page扉頁
扉fēidoor with only one leaf
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Frequently asked questions about 扉

No, 扉 is more formal and is typically used in literary or architectural contexts.

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