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痞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
痞pǐdyspepsia; spleen infectionn, 12 strokes, radical 疒, rank #24176, Very Hard
痞pǐconstipationunknown, 12 strokes, radical 疒, rank #24176, Very Hard
痞pǐlump in the abdomenunknown, 12 strokes, radical 疒, rank #24176, Very Hard
pǐ(pi3)pi T3
  1. 1dyspepsia; spleen infection
  2. 2constipation
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March 24, 2026

痞pǐ(pi3)

The character 痞 (pǐ) refers to a condition related to discomfort or issues in the abdominal area, such as dyspepsia or constipation. It is often used in medical contexts to describe a feeling of heaviness or a lump in the abdomen, reflecting issues with digestion or the spleen.

Strokes12Radical疒Frequency#24176DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen is considered essential for digestion and overall health, making terms like 痞 relevant in discussions about wellness and diet in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a heavy ball (the character's rounded top) sitting in your stomach, symbolizing the discomfort of dyspepsia. The 'p' sound in 'pǐ' can remind you of 'pain' or 'pressure' in the belly, linking the form and sound to its meaning.

Meanings of 痞

pǐ(pi3)
1dyspepsia; spleen infection
2constipation
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About 痞

痞Simplified
12Strokes
疒Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is more commonly used in medical or informal contexts rather than formal writing. A common mistake is to confuse 痞 with similar-sounding words that relate to other body parts or conditions. Be sure to use the correct tones to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 痞 is not included in the HSK levels, it is useful for learners focusing on medical vocabulary. Students should familiarize themselves with related terms about health and digestion as they advance in their studies.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 痞 with 病 (bìng), which means illness. For example, saying '我有病' (wǒ yǒu bìng) instead of '我有痞' (wǒ yǒu pǐ) can lead to misunderstandings about the type of discomfort being described.

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Etymology of 痞

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

Phonosemantic compound. 疒 represents the meaning and 否 represents the sound.

Memory hint

sickness

Semantic (meaning)疒
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Phonetic (sound)否
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Origin

痞 = 疒 + 否. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 痞

IDS Structure⿸疒否
痞Full character
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疒ne4
enclosing
否fou3
inner
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Parts

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How to say dyspepsia; spleen infection in Chinese

“dyspepsia; spleen infection” in Chinese is痞pǐ

The character 痞 (pǐ) refers to a condition related to discomfort or issues in the abdominal area, such as dyspepsia or constipation. It is often used in medical contexts to describe a feeling of heaviness or a lump in the abdomen, reflecting issues with digestion or the spleen.

When to use 痞

This term is more commonly used in medical or informal contexts rather than formal writing. A common mistake is to confuse 痞 with similar-sounding words that relate to other body parts or conditions. Be sure to use the correct tones to avoid misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 痞 with 病 (bìng), which means illness. For example, saying '我有病' (wǒ yǒu bìng) instead of '我有痞' (wǒ yǒu pǐ) can lead to misunderstandings about the type of discomfort being described.

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Word Family of 痞

Words containing this character5
痞子ruffian
痞pǐconstipation
地痞bully
痞子蔡Rowdy Cai (1969-), Taiwanese Internet writer
兵痞army riffraff
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Frequently asked questions about 痞

Common symptoms include a feeling of fullness, discomfort in the stomach, and issues with digestion.

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