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March 24, 2026
畢bì(bi4)
The character 畢 (bì) means 'to finish' or 'to conclude.' It is commonly used in contexts related to completing tasks, studies, or events. This character implies a sense of finality and completion, often related to academic or formal situations.
Strokes10Radical田Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, completing one's education is highly valued, often celebrated through ceremonies such as graduations, where the term 畢業 (bìyè - to graduate) is prominently used.
Memory Tip
Imagine a graduation ceremony where students are finally 'finishing' their studies. The character 畢 has the radical for 'field' (田) at the bottom, symbolizing the land where one completes their cultivation or work, leading to a harvest of knowledge.
Meanings of 畢
bì(bi4)
1to finish, to conclude, to end; completed
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畢Simplified
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田Radical
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Quick Contrast
毕 (bì) vs 完 (wán) — use 毕 (bì) for formal or academic completions, while 完 (wán) can imply general finishing or fulfilling.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a graduation ceremony where students are finally 'finishing' their studies. The character 畢 has the radical for 'field' (田) at the bottom, symbolizing the land where one completes their cultivation or work, leading to a harvest of knowledge.
Usage Notes
This character is often used in formal contexts, such as in educational or official documents. Learners might confuse it with similar characters like 完 (wán), which also means 'to finish' but with a slightly different nuance. Pay attention to the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (bì).
HSK Study Tips
Although 畢 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK Level 4 words related to education and completion, such as 完成 (wánchéng - to complete). Students should focus on its usage in sentences to understand its context better.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, completing one's education is highly valued, often celebrated through ceremonies such as graduations, where the term 畢業 (bìyè - to graduate) is prominently used.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 畢 with 完 (wán), leading to errors like saying '我已經完成了畢' instead of '我已經畢了.' Remember, 畢 emphasizes the finality of completion.
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Cultural Notes for 畢
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In Chinese culture, completing one's education is highly valued, often celebrated through ceremonies such as graduations, where the term 畢業 (bìyè - to graduate) is prominently used.
Word Family of 畢
Words Containing This Character14
毕业bìyègraduation畢業
毕竟bìjìngafter all畢竟
完毕wánbìto finish完畢
毕业生bìyèshēnggraduate畢業生
毕bìto finish畢
毕生lifetime畢生
毕加索Picasso畢加索
内罗毕Nairobi, capital of Kenya內羅畢
毕节Bijie city and prefecture in Guizhou畢節
毕恭毕敬reverent and respectful畢恭畢敬
锋芒毕露to show off one's ability鋒芒畢露
毕达哥拉斯Pythagoras畢達哥拉斯
毕节地区Bijie prefecture in Guizhou畢節地區
毕尔巴鄂Bilbao (city in Spain)畢爾巴鄂
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Frequently Asked Questions about 畢
In a sentence, 畢 can be used to indicate that something has been completed, such as '我已經畢業了' (I have already graduated).
You can use 畢 when discussing tasks, such as '這件事我已經畢了' (I have finished this matter).
It is generally more formal, so in casual conversation, you might prefer terms like 完成 (wánchéng).
