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泵 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
泵bèngto pumpzg, 9 strokes, radical 水, rank #11148, Hard
泵bèngpump (loanword)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 水, rank #11148, Hard
bèng(beng4) T4
  1. 1to pump
  2. 2pump (loanword)
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March 24, 2026
泵bèng(beng4)

The character 泵 (bèng) refers to the action of pumping, typically relating to moving liquids or gases using a mechanical device. It is often used in contexts such as plumbing, engineering, and automotive industries. In modern usage, it can also refer to the concept of a 'pump' as a loanword, especially in technical fields.

Strokes9Radical水Frequency#11148DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese infrastructure, pumps play a crucial role in irrigation and urban water supply systems, reflecting the importance of technology in daily life. The character is often seen in discussions about modern engineering advancements.

Memory Tip

Imagine a big pump (泵) with water spraying out of it, resembling the character's water radical (氵) on the left. The sound 'bèng' can remind you of the action of 'bang,' as if the water is bursting out with a bang!

Meanings of 泵

bèng(beng4)
1to pump
2pump (loanword)
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About 泵

泵Simplified
9Strokes
水Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 泵

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a big pump (泵) with water spraying out of it, resembling the character's water radical (氵) on the left. The sound 'bèng' can remind you of the action of 'bang,' as if the water is bursting out with a bang!

Usage Notes

This term is mostly used in technical or formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you use 泵 specifically for mechanical pumping. Familiarize yourself with collocations like '水泵' (water pump) and '油泵' (oil pump).

HSK Study Tips

While 泵 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is useful for those studying technical Chinese or working in engineering fields. Focus on related vocabulary like 水 (water) and 油 (oil) to enhance your understanding of its usage in different contexts.

Cultural Note

In Chinese infrastructure, pumps play a crucial role in irrigation and urban water supply systems, reflecting the importance of technology in daily life. The character is often seen in discussions about modern engineering advancements.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 泵 with similar characters like 流 (liú), which means 'to flow.' For example, saying '我需要流水' instead of '我需要泵水' (I need to pump water) is incorrect.

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Pronunciation of 泵

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Etymology of 泵

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

To pull water 水 out of stone 石

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 泵?

Decomposition of 泵

IDS Structure⿱石水
泵Full Character
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石dan4
top
水Shui3
bottom
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泵

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Grammar Patterns of 泵

泵 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.

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Complete the Sentence

有一只手摇水____用来排水。

There is a manual pump to get rid of the water.

Example Sentences for 泵 (6)

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有一只手摇水泵用来排水。

yǒu yī zhī shǒu yáo shuǐ bèng yòng lái pái shuǐ。

There is a manual pump to get rid of the water.
2
燃料泵里的两个弹簧都断了。

rán liào bèng lǐ de liǎng gè dàn huáng dū duàn le。

Both springs in the fuel pump were broken.
3
我们试着用柴油机来带动水泵.

wǒ mén shì zháo yòng chái yóu jī lái dài dòng shuǐ bèng.

We experimented with diesel engines to drive the pumps.
4
她在客栈前的水泵旁洗了洗脸。

tā zài kè zhàn qián de shuǐ bèng páng xǐ le xǐ liǎn。

She washed her face at the pump in front of the inn.
5
五金店内水泵和防水油布已经卖光了。

wǔ jīn diàn nèi shuǐ bèng hé fáng shuǐ yóu bù yǐ jīng mài guāng le。

Hardware stores have sold out of water pumps and tarpaulins.
6
它展现了螺杆泵采油系统在高粘稠油和出砂井等方面良好的应用前景。

tā zhǎn xiàn le luó gān bèng cǎi yóu xì tǒng zài gāo nián chóu yóu hé chū shā jǐng děng fāng miàn liáng hǎo de yīng yòng qián jǐng。

It shows good application future in high viscid oil wells and sand product.

Cultural Notes for 泵

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese infrastructure, pumps play a crucial role in irrigation and urban water supply systems, reflecting the importance of technology in daily life. The character is often seen in discussions about modern engineering advancements.

Word Family of 泵

Words Containing This Character8
泵bèngpump (loanword)
水泵water pump
油泵oil pump
真空泵vacuum pump
泵站pumping station
气泵air pump氣泵
泵浦pump (loanword)
气动泵pneumatic pump氣動泵
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Compound Meaning

What does 泵 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 泵

It means 'to pump' or 'pump' as a mechanical device, particularly in engineering contexts.