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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
抃biànto cheer, to clapzg, 7 strokes, radical 扌
抃biànto applaudunknown, 7 strokes, radical 扌
biàn(bian4)bian T4
  1. 1to cheer, to clap
  2. 2to applaud
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March 24, 2026

抃biàn(bian4)

The character 抃 (biàn) means 'to cheer' or 'to applaud.' It is commonly used in contexts involving celebrations, performances, or events where showing appreciation through clapping is appropriate. The character conveys a sense of excitement and positive emotion in response to an event or action.

Strokes7Radical扌
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, applauding is an essential part of celebrating achievements, especially during performances or ceremonies. The collective act of cheering can strengthen social bonds and express communal joy.

Memory tip

Imagine a crowd of people clapping their hands together in excitement, with each clap echoing the sound of the pronunciation 'biàn.' The character 抃 contains the hand radical (手) on the left, which relates to the action of clapping, making it easier to remember that this character is about applauding.

Meanings of 抃

biàn(bian4)
1to cheer, to clap
2to applaud
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About 抃

抃Simplified
7Strokes
扌Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 抃, as it can be informal. It is often used in celebratory situations, but using it in a formal context might not be appropriate. Common collocations include 抃手 (biàn shǒu) meaning 'to clap hands' and 抃声 (biàn shēng) meaning 'to applaud loudly.'

HSK Study Tips

While 抃 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it is beneficial for learners to connect it with other words that describe actions related to emotions or reactions, such as 喜欢 (xǐ huān, to like) or 赞美 (zàn měi, to praise). Focus on pronunciation and the hand radical to reinforce the meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 抃 with similar sounding words, such as 变 (biàn, to change), leading to incorrect usage. Remember to associate 抃 specifically with clapping and cheering to avoid this error.

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Etymology of 抃

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

hand

Semantic (meaning)扌
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Phonetic (sound)卞
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Origin

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Decomposition of 抃

IDS Structure⿰扌卞
抃Full character
=
扌shou3
left
卞Bian4
right
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How to say to cheer, to clap in Chinese

“to cheer, to clap” in Chinese is抃biàn

The character 抃 (biàn) means 'to cheer' or 'to applaud.' It is commonly used in contexts involving celebrations, performances, or events where showing appreciation through clapping is appropriate. The character conveys a sense of excitement and positive emotion in response to an event or action.

When to use 抃

Be mindful of the context in which you use 抃, as it can be informal. It is often used in celebratory situations, but using it in a formal context might not be appropriate. Common collocations include 抃手 (biàn shǒu) meaning 'to clap hands' and 抃声 (biàn shēng) meaning 'to applaud loudly.'

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 抃 with similar sounding words, such as 变 (biàn, to change), leading to incorrect usage. Remember to associate 抃 specifically with clapping and cheering to avoid this error.

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Word Family of 抃

Words containing this character1
抃biànto applaud

Frequently asked questions about 抃

Generally, 抃 is more suitable for informal settings like celebrations or performances rather than formal occasions.

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