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藨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
biāoa kind of raspberryzg, 19 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
biāokind of raspberryunknown, 19 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
biāo(biao1) T1
  1. 1a kind of raspberry
  2. 2kind of raspberry
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March 24, 2026
biāo(biao1)

The character 藨 (biāo) refers to a specific type of raspberry, a fruit commonly found in certain regions. It is not widely used in everyday language, making it more relevant in botanical or agricultural contexts.

Strokes19RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Raspberries are not as ubiquitous in Chinese cuisine as in Western cultures, but they can be used in traditional medicines and are appreciated for their health benefits.

Memory Tip

Imagine a berry bush with bright red raspberries (藨) growing. The character 藨 has a grass radical (艹) at the top, suggesting it's a plant, and the phonetic part (彪) sounds like 'biāo', helping you recall its pronunciation and meaning as a type of berry.

Meanings of 藨

biāo(biao1)
1a kind of raspberry
2kind of raspberry
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About 藨

Simplified
19Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 藨

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a berry bush with bright red raspberries (藨) growing. The character 藨 has a grass radical (艹) at the top, suggesting it's a plant, and the phonetic part (彪) sounds like 'biāo', helping you recall its pronunciation and meaning as a type of berry.

Usage Notes

This word is quite specialized and may not be commonly understood by all speakers. It is more likely to be used in formal contexts related to botany or agriculture. Be cautious with pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 藨 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, knowing it can enhance your understanding of plant-related terms in Chinese. Focus on the radicals, as many botanical terms share the grass radical (艹).

Cultural Note

Raspberries are not as ubiquitous in Chinese cuisine as in Western cultures, but they can be used in traditional medicines and are appreciated for their health benefits.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 藨 with similar-sounding words or mispronounce it, such as saying 'biǎo' instead of 'biāo'. It's important to practice the correct tone to avoid confusion.

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Pronunciation of 藨

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Etymology of 藨

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

plant

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 藨?

Decomposition of 藨

IDS Structure⿱艹麃
Full Character
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cao3
top
pao2
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 藨?

Write 藨

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Cultural Notes for 藨

🏮Cultural insight

Raspberries are not as ubiquitous in Chinese cuisine as in Western cultures, but they can be used in traditional medicines and are appreciated for their health benefits.

Word Family of 藨

Words Containing This Character1
biāokind of raspberry
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Compound Meaning

What does 藨 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 藨

It is pronounced as 'biāo' with a high-level tone.