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擯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
擯bìnto exclude, to expel, to reject; to usherx, 17 strokes, radical 扌
bìn(bin4) T4
  1. 1to exclude, to expel, to reject; to usher
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March 24, 2026

擯bìn(bin4)

The character 擯 (bìn) means to exclude, expel, or reject something or someone. It is often used in contexts where something is cast aside or not accepted, conveying a sense of rejection or dismissal. This term is more formal and may be encountered in literary or academic texts.

Strokes17Radical扌
Cultural Note

In Chinese society, the idea of exclusion can be tied to social dynamics, such as the importance of harmony and acceptance in group settings. Rejecting someone publicly can carry significant social implications.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'bin' where you throw away things you don't want. The character 擯 has a part that looks like a person (扌) pushing something away, emphasizing the action of rejecting or expelling.

Meanings of 擯

bìn(bin4)
1to exclude, to expel, to reject; to usher
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About 擯

擯Simplified
17Strokes
扌Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 擯

Quick Contrast

排除 (pái chú) vs 摒弃 (bǐng qì) — choose 擯 (bìn) for a more formal or literary context.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 擯 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. This term is more formal; in casual conversation, you might use simpler terms like '不要' (bù yào) for 'don't want.' It's commonly used in phrases like '擯弃' (bìnqì) meaning 'to abandon or discard.'

HSK Study Tips

Though not in the official HSK levels, learning 擯 can help broaden your vocabulary related to rejection or dismissal. Focus on memorizing its usage and context, as well as connecting it with other words that express similar sentiments, like 拒绝 (jùjué) which means 'to refuse.'

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 擯 with 拒绝 (jùjué), thinking they are interchangeable, but 擯 carries a more formal connotation. For example, saying '我擯绝这个提议' (wǒ bìnjué zhège tíyì) is incorrect; it should be '我拒绝这个提议' (wǒ jùjué zhège tíyì) for 'I reject this proposal.'

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Etymology of 擯

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

Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 宾 represents the sound. Simplified form of 擯.

Memory Hint

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Semantic (meaning)扌
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Phonetic (sound)賓
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Case file: 擯

Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 宾 represents the sound. Simplified form of 擯.

  1. 1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half賓 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhand
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 擯?

Decomposition of 擯

IDS Structure⿰扌賓
擯Full Character
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扌shou3
left
賓bin1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 擯?

How to say to exclude, to expel, to reject; to usher in Chinese

“to exclude, to expel, to reject; to usher” in Chinese is擯bìn

The character 擯 (bìn) means to exclude, expel, or reject something or someone. It is often used in contexts where something is cast aside or not accepted, conveying a sense of rejection or dismissal. This term is more formal and may be encountered in literary or academic texts.

When to use 擯

Be cautious not to confuse 擯 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. This term is more formal; in casual conversation, you might use simpler terms like '不要' (bù yào) for 'don't want.' It's commonly used in phrases like '擯弃' (bìnqì) meaning 'to abandon or discard.'

擯 or something close to it

排除 (pái chú) vs 摒弃 (bǐng qì) — choose 擯 (bìn) for a more formal or literary context.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 擯 with 拒绝 (jùjué), thinking they are interchangeable, but 擯 carries a more formal connotation. For example, saying '我擯绝这个提议' (wǒ bìnjué zhège tíyì) is incorrect; it should be '我拒绝这个提议' (wǒ jùjué zhège tíyì) for 'I reject this proposal.'

Write 擯

擯

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Word Family of 擯

Words Containing This Character4
摈弃to abandon擯棄
摈bìnto reject擯
摈除to discard擯除
摈斥to reject擯斥
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Compound Meaning

What does 摈弃 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 擯

No, 擯 is more formal and is typically found in written texts or formal speeches rather than in casual conversation.

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