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濞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
濞bìa county in Yunnan provincex, 17 strokes, radical 氵
濞bìused in place namesunknown, 17 strokes, radical 氵
bì(bi4) T4
  1. 1a county in Yunnan province
  2. 2used in place names
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March 24, 2026

濞bì(bi4)

The character 濞 (bì) primarily refers to a geographical name, specifically a county in Yunnan province, China. It is often encountered in place names, such as 漾濞 (Yàngbì), and is not commonly used in daily conversation, making it a more specialized term.

Strokes17Radical氵
Cultural Note

Yunnan is known for its rich ethnic diversity and stunning natural landscapes, making the character 濞 relevant in discussions about regional culture and geography, particularly in the context of local tourism and heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a water droplet (the radical 氵) falling into a calm pond, creating ripples (the shape of the character). This image symbolizes the connection to water and place names where rivers or lakes are significant, reinforcing both the meaning and pronunciation of 'bì'.

Meanings of 濞

bì(bi4)
1a county in Yunnan province
2used in place names
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About 濞

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

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AI Study Notes for 濞

Usage Notes

Because 濞 is a proper noun, it is typically used in formal contexts related to geography or administrative divisions. Learners should avoid using it in casual conversation. It can often be paired with terms related to location or geography.

HSK Study Tips

Although 濞 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of Chinese geography. Focus on recognizing similar characters that relate to places, as this will expand your contextual vocabulary and comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 濞 with similar-sounding characters or use it incorrectly in informal contexts. For example, saying '我住在濞' (I live in Bì) without specifying the context may lead to confusion; it's better to specify that it's a place name.

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Pronunciation of 濞

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Etymology of 濞

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)鼻
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Case file: 濞

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half鼻 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywater
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 濞?

Decomposition of 濞

IDS Structure⿰氵鼻
濞Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
鼻bi2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 濞?

How to say a county in Yunnan province in Chinese

“a county in Yunnan province” in Chinese is濞bì

The character 濞 (bì) primarily refers to a geographical name, specifically a county in Yunnan province, China. It is often encountered in place names, such as 漾濞 (Yàngbì), and is not commonly used in daily conversation, making it a more specialized term.

When to use 濞

Because 濞 is a proper noun, it is typically used in formal contexts related to geography or administrative divisions. Learners should avoid using it in casual conversation. It can often be paired with terms related to location or geography.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 濞 with similar-sounding characters or use it incorrectly in informal contexts. For example, saying '我住在濞' (I live in Bì) without specifying the context may lead to confusion; it's better to specify that it's a place name.

Write 濞

濞

Practice writing 濞 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 濞

Words Containing This Character3
濞bìYangbi county in Yunnan province
漾濞Yangbi county in Yunnan province
漾濞彝族自治县Yangbi Yizu Autonomous County in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture 大理白族自治州[Dà​lǐ​Bái​zú​zì​zhì​zhōu], Yunnan漾濞彞族自治縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 濞 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 濞

It refers to a county in Yunnan province and is often used in place names.

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