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March 24, 2026
荜(蓽)bì(bi4)
The character 荜 (bì) refers to a type of plant, specifically a bean or pulse. It is often associated with the Piper longum, which is used in traditional Chinese medicine. This term is typically used in botanical or culinary contexts.
Strokes9Radical艹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, various beans, including 荜, are valued for their health benefits, often used in herbal remedies and dietary practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tiny bean (荜) growing out of the ground, with its roots resembling the character's components. The '艹' radical at the top represents plants, and the bottom part '必' can remind you of a 'must-have' bean in your garden.
Meanings of 荜
bì(bi4)
1a kind of bean; Piper longtum
2bean
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About 荜
荜Simplified
蓽Traditional
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艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a tiny bean (荜) growing out of the ground, with its roots resembling the character's components. The '艹' radical at the top represents plants, and the bottom part '必' can remind you of a 'must-have' bean in your garden.
Usage Notes
When using 荜, it’s important to note that it is more commonly found in written or technical contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words, as this may lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
While 荜 is not included in HSK levels, it can be beneficial for learners focusing on botanical vocabulary. Connecting it with other HSK words related to food or plants can enhance understanding and retention.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, various beans, including 荜, are valued for their health benefits, often used in herbal remedies and dietary practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 荜 with similar characters like 辟 (pì), which means to open up or to avoid. Make sure to remember that 荜 specifically refers to a type of bean, not an action.
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Cultural Notes for 荜
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese medicine, various beans, including 荜, are valued for their health benefits, often used in herbal remedies and dietary practices.
Word Family of 荜
Words Containing This Character3
蓬荜生辉see also 蓬蓽生光|蓬荜生光[péngbìshēngguāng]蓬蓽生輝
荜bìbean蓽
蓬门荜户humble home蓬門蓽戶
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What does 蓬荜生辉 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 荜
The pinyin for 荜 is 'bì', pronounced with a falling tone.
No, 荜 is more commonly encountered in specialized contexts related to plants or cooking.
You can visualize it as a must-have bean for your garden, which connects the character's form to its meaning.
