unknown, 9 strokes, radical 田, rank #51968, Very Hard
pí(pi2) T2
1to aid, to help; to adjoin, to connect
2to border on
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March 24, 2026
毗pí(pi2)
The character 毗 (pí) conveys the idea of aiding or helping, as well as the notion of things that are adjoining or connected. It is commonly used in contexts where assistance is provided or when discussing geographical proximity between two places.
Strokes9Radical田Frequency#51968DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of aiding others is significant, reflecting the value placed on community and mutual support. This character can often be found in discussions about friendship and collaboration.
Memory Tip
Imagine two friends (the character's two components) standing side by side, providing support to each other. The left side, 母 (mǔ), suggests nurturing and support, while the right side, 比 (bǐ), indicates comparison or adjacency. Together, they create a vivid image of connection.
Meanings of 毗
pí(pi2)
1to aid, to help; to adjoin, to connect
2to border on
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毗Simplified
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田Radical
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Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 毗 (pí) with similar-sounding words like 匹 (pǐ), which means 'to match.' It is more commonly used in formal writing or literary contexts. Typical collocations include 毗邻 (pílín), meaning 'to border on' or 'to adjoin.'
HSK Study Tips
Although 毗 does not appear on the HSK list, it shares roots with other characters about proximity and assistance. Students should focus on its components and how it relates to terms like 邻 (lín), which means 'neighbor.'
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 毗 with similar characters like 匹 (pǐ) or 比 (bǐ), leading to mistakes in meaning. For example, using 毗 when discussing a match (匹) instead of adjacency would be incorrect.
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Phonosemantic compound. 田 represents the meaning and 比 represents the sound. Simplified form of 毘.
1The meaning half田 carries the sense.
2The sound half比 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayfield
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 毗?
Decomposition of 毗
IDS Structure⿰田比
毗Full Character
=
田Tian2
left
比Bi3
right
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Which of these is a component of 毗?
How to say to aid, to help; to adjoin, to connect in Chinese
“to aid, to help; to adjoin, to connect” in Chinese is毗pí
The character 毗 (pí) conveys the idea of aiding or helping, as well as the notion of things that are adjoining or connected. It is commonly used in contexts where assistance is provided or when discussing geographical proximity between two places.
When to use 毗
Be cautious not to confuse 毗 (pí) with similar-sounding words like 匹 (pǐ), which means 'to match.' It is more commonly used in formal writing or literary contexts. Typical collocations include 毗邻 (pílín), meaning 'to border on' or 'to adjoin.'
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 毗 with similar characters like 匹 (pǐ) or 比 (bǐ), leading to mistakes in meaning. For example, using 毗 when discussing a match (匹) instead of adjacency would be incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 毗
毗 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 3
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守护之神____湿奴化身为下界的一位国王。
The god Vishnu was incarnated on earth as a king.
Example Sentences for 毗 (3)
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守护之神毗湿奴化身为下界的一位国王。
shǒu hù zhī shén pí shī nú huà shēn wéi xià jiè de yī wèi guó wáng。
tā mén bào yuàn shuō bèi kùn zài le jǐng chá jú lǐ， ， dàn shí jì， shàng ， yǒu rén kàn jiàn tā mén dà duō shù rén tōng guò pí lín de， wū dǐng ， ān quán dì táo dào le fù jìn de jiàn。
They complained that they had been trapped inside the police station, but in fact most were seen escaping over the adjacent roofs to safety in nearby buildings.
Word Family of 毗
Words Containing This Character3
毗邻bordering毗鄰
毗píto adjoin
毗连to adjoin毗連
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Compound Meaning
What does 毗邻 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 毗
You can use 毗 when discussing geographical locations that are adjacent or when describing relationships where assistance is provided.
It is not as commonly used in everyday conversation but appears more in written or formal contexts.
The pronunciation is pí, with a rising tone.
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