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枇 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
枇píloquat treezg, 8 strokes, radical 木
pí(pi2) T2
  1. 1loquat tree
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March 24, 2026

枇pí(pi2)

The character '枇' refers specifically to the loquat tree, which is known for its sweet, tangy fruit. It is often used in conjunction with the character '杷' to form the word '枇杷' (pípá), which denotes the loquat fruit itself. This character is less commonly used in everyday language but may be encountered in botanical or culinary contexts.

Strokes8Radical木
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, loquats are appreciated not only for their delicious taste but also for their medicinal properties. They are often used in traditional remedies to soothe coughs and improve digestion.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tree ('木') with fruit that looks like small oranges hanging from its branches. The '枇' character has the '木' radical, suggesting it is a type of tree. Think of 'pí' as the sound of a playful child saying 'pick' as they reach for a loquat from the tree.

Meanings of 枇

pí(pi2)
1loquat tree
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About 枇

枇Simplified
8Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 枇

Usage Notes

When using '枇,' be aware that it is often paired with '杷' to refer to the fruit. A common mistake is to use '枇' in isolation without '杷', which may confuse listeners. It's important to use the correct tone for 'pí' to avoid miscommunication with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although '枇' is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be related to HSK Level 3 words about nature and food. Students should focus on recognizing this character in context, especially when discussing fruits or trees.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use '枇' without its common pairing '杷', leading to confusion. For example, saying '我喜欢枇' (I like loquat) sounds incomplete; the correct phrase would be '我喜欢枇杷'.

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Etymology of 枇

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

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)比
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Case file: 枇

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half比 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaytree
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 枇?

Decomposition of 枇

IDS Structure⿰木比
枇Full Character
=
木Mu4
left
比Bi3
right
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Which of these is a component of 枇?

How to say loquat tree in Chinese

“loquat tree” in Chinese is枇pí

The character '枇' refers specifically to the loquat tree, which is known for its sweet, tangy fruit. It is often used in conjunction with the character '杷' to form the word '枇杷' (pípá), which denotes the loquat fruit itself. This character is less commonly used in everyday language but may be encountered in botanical or culinary contexts.

When to use 枇

When using '枇,' be aware that it is often paired with '杷' to refer to the fruit. A common mistake is to use '枇' in isolation without '杷', which may confuse listeners. It's important to use the correct tone for 'pí' to avoid miscommunication with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use '枇' without its common pairing '杷', leading to confusion. For example, saying '我喜欢枇' (I like loquat) sounds incomplete; the correct phrase would be '我喜欢枇杷'.

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枇

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Word Family of 枇

Words Containing This Character2
枇杷loquat fruit
枇píloquat fruit
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Compound Meaning

What does 枇杷 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 枇

It is pronounced as 'pí' with a rising tone.

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