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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
睥bìto glare at; to look askancel, 13 strokes, radical 目
睥bìlook askanceunknown, 13 strokes, radical 目
睥pìto glare at; to look askancel, 13 strokes, radical 目
睥pìlook askanceunknown, 13 strokes, radical 目
pì(pi4)pi
primary
T4
  1. 1to glare at; to look askance
  2. 2look askance
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March 24, 2026

睥pì(pi4)

The character 睥 (pì) means to glare or look askance at someone or something. It often conveys a sense of suspicion or disapproval, typically when one is observing something with a critical or untrusting eye. This word is less common in everyday conversation but can be found in literary contexts or formal writing.

Strokes13Radical目
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese literature, the act of glancing or glaring often symbolizes deeper emotions such as jealousy, suspicion, or disapproval, reflecting societal values on relationships and trust.

Memory tip

Imagine a person glaring at someone with narrowed eyes, as if peering through slits or 'slits' in their eyelids. The character 睥 has the radical 'eye' (目), reminding you of looking closely while the '非' part sounds like 'frown' or 'disapprove,' which connects to the meaning of glaring.

Meanings of 睥

pì(pi4)
primary
1to glare at; to look askance
2look askance
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About 睥

睥Simplified
13Strokes
目Radical
习用语phrase (phr.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners should note that 睥 is quite formal and might not be used in casual conversations. It often appears in written language or poetry, so it’s important to understand the context in which it’s appropriate. Be cautious with the tones, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

Although 睥 is not included in the HSK levels, it is beneficial for advanced learners to know. It connects with other eye-related characters (like 看 kàn, to see) and can enhance vocabulary related to observation and perception. Focus on its usage in literary contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 睥 with 睁 (zhēng, to open one’s eyes) due to similar pronunciation and appearance. Remember that 睥 has a negative connotation while 睁 does not.

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Etymology of 睥

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

Semantic (meaning)目
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Phonetic (sound)卑
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Origin

睥 = 目 + 卑. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 睥

IDS Structure⿰目卑
睥Full character
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目mu4
left
卑bei1
right
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Parts

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How to say to glare at; to look askance in Chinese

“to glare at; to look askance” in Chinese is睥bì

The character 睥 (pì) means to glare or look askance at someone or something. It often conveys a sense of suspicion or disapproval, typically when one is observing something with a critical or untrusting eye. This word is less common in everyday conversation but can be found in literary contexts or formal writing.

When to use 睥

Learners should note that 睥 is quite formal and might not be used in casual conversations. It often appears in written language or poetry, so it’s important to understand the context in which it’s appropriate. Be cautious with the tones, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 睥 with 睁 (zhēng, to open one’s eyes) due to similar pronunciation and appearance. Remember that 睥 has a negative connotation while 睁 does not.

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Word Family of 睥

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睥pìlook askance

Frequently asked questions about 睥

The correct pronunciation is pì, with a falling tone.

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