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摽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
biāoto sign, to signal; to throwzg, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biāo(literary) to wave awayunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biāoto bind tightlyunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biāoto discardunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biāoto link (arms)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biāoto hang around withunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biāoto stick close to (sb)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biāoto competeunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biāo(literary) to beatunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biàoto sign, to signal; to throwzg, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biào(literary) to wave awayunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biàoto bind tightlyunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biàoto discardunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biàoto link (arms)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biàoto hang around withunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biàoto stick close to (sb)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biàoto competeunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biào(literary) to beatunknown, 14 strokes, radical 扌, Very Hard
biāo(biao1)
primary
T1
  1. 1to sign, to signal; to throw
  2. 2(literary) to wave away
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March 24, 2026
biāo(biao1)

The character 摽 (biāo) primarily means 'to sign' or 'to signal' and can also imply throwing or binding tightly. It has a literary usage where it refers to actions like waving away or linking arms, and it conveys a sense of close association or competition in certain contexts.

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In classical literature, the act of signaling or binding closely can signify deep friendship or loyalty, reflecting the importance of personal relationships in Chinese culture. This character may appear in poetry or historical texts discussing camaraderie.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person throwing a sign (like a flag) while linking arms with a friend, creating a vivid mental image of connection. The left part of the character, 扌, represents hand actions, while the right part, 票, relates to signs or tickets, reinforcing the idea of signaling.

Meanings of 摽

biāo(biao1)
primary
1to sign, to signal; to throw
2(literary) to wave away
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About 摽

Simplified
14Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 摽

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person throwing a sign (like a flag) while linking arms with a friend, creating a vivid mental image of connection. The left part of the character, 扌, represents hand actions, while the right part, 票, relates to signs or tickets, reinforcing the idea of signaling.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 摽 with similar characters due to its multiple meanings. It is more common in literary contexts, so using it in casual conversation might not be appropriate. Be cautious with tone; the first tone should be clearly pronounced to avoid confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

As 摽 does not appear in the HSK syllabus, focus on understanding its literary context and how it relates to more commonly used characters like 签 (qiān, to sign) and 投 (tóu, to throw). This will enhance your vocabulary and comprehension.

Cultural Note

In classical literature, the act of signaling or binding closely can signify deep friendship or loyalty, reflecting the importance of personal relationships in Chinese culture. This character may appear in poetry or historical texts discussing camaraderie.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 摽, confusing it with similar-sounding words. For example, saying it with a second tone instead of the first can lead to misunderstandings; remember it's always pronounced biāo.

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Pronunciation of 摽

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Etymology of 摽

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

hand

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 摽?

Decomposition of 摽

IDS Structure⿰扌票
Full Character
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shou3
left
piao4
right
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Cultural Notes for 摽

🏮Cultural insight

In classical literature, the act of signaling or binding closely can signify deep friendship or loyalty, reflecting the importance of personal relationships in Chinese culture. This character may appear in poetry or historical texts discussing camaraderie.

Word Family of 摽

Words Containing This Character1
biāoto bind tightly
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Compound Meaning

What does 摽 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 摽

You can say, '他摽了一个信号' (Tā biāo le yī gè xìnhào), which means 'He signaled.'