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畀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
畀bìto giveg, 8 strokes, radical 田
畀bìto confer onunknown, 8 strokes, radical 田
畀bìto give tounknown, 8 strokes, radical 田
bì(bi4) T4
  1. 1to give
  2. 2to confer on
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March 24, 2026

畀bì(bi4)

The character 畀 (bì) means 'to give' or 'to confer on.' It is often used in formal contexts, particularly in legal or official documents, to describe the act of granting something to someone. The nuance of this character implies a sense of authority or importance in the act of giving.

Strokes8Radical田
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of giving is often wrapped in ritual and importance, especially in formal settings. The character 畀 captures this sense of solemnity and respect in the act of conferring gifts or responsibilities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a king on a throne (the character's top component 𠆢 represents a person) giving a shiny gift (the bottom component can be linked to a gift) to his subject. The sound 'bì' can remind you of 'bequeath,' as both involve giving something valuable.

Meanings of 畀

bì(bi4)
1to give
2to confer on
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About 畀

畀Simplified
8Strokes
田Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 畀

Quick Contrast

给 (gěi) - use 畀 (bì) in formal or official contexts, while 给 (gěi) is more common in everyday speech.

Usage Notes

This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may sound overly formal in casual contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with the more common word 给 (gěi), which is also 'to give' but is used in a broader range of situations. Collocations often include legal terms or official phrasing.

HSK Study Tips

Although 畀 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of formal texts. Focus on recognizing it in legal documents or formal speeches, as it may appear alongside other HSK-level words related to giving and receiving.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 畀 with 给, using it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying '我畀你一个苹果' (I give you an apple) is incorrect; the correct phrasing should be '我给你一个苹果.'

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Pronunciation of 畀

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Etymology of 畀

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

Originally a pictograph of an arrow with a large arrowhead. Unrelated to the current meaning "give; confer", which is a phonetic loan.

Memory Hint

farm

Semantic (meaning)田
+
Phonetic (sound)丌
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Case file: 畀

Originally a pictograph of an arrow with a large arrowhead. Unrelated to the current meaning "give; confer", which is a phonetic loan.

  1. 1The meaning half田 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half丌 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfarm
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 畀?

Decomposition of 畀

IDS Structure⿱田丌
畀Full Character
=
田Tian2
top
丌Ji1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 畀?

How to say to give in Chinese

“to give” in Chinese is畀bì

The character 畀 (bì) means 'to give' or 'to confer on.' It is often used in formal contexts, particularly in legal or official documents, to describe the act of granting something to someone. The nuance of this character implies a sense of authority or importance in the act of giving.

When to use 畀

This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may sound overly formal in casual contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with the more common word 给 (gěi), which is also 'to give' but is used in a broader range of situations. Collocations often include legal terms or official phrasing.

畀 or something close to it

给 (gěi) - use 畀 (bì) in formal or official contexts, while 给 (gěi) is more common in everyday speech.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 畀 with 给, using it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying '我畀你一个苹果' (I give you an apple) is incorrect; the correct phrasing should be '我给你一个苹果.'

Write 畀

畀

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Word Family of 畀

Words Containing This Character1
畀bìto confer on
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Compound Meaning

What does 畀 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 畀

No, it is primarily used in formal or legal contexts.

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