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March 24, 2026
裨bì(bi4)
The character 裨 (bì) refers to something that aids, benefits, or supplements another. It is often used in contexts where a secondary or supplementary contribution is made, conveying a sense of advantage or profit. In certain contexts, it can also denote a person's surname, Pi.
Strokes13Radical衤Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy, the concept of providing aid or benefit is crucial, as many practices are centered around enhancing well-being and supplementing health.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small, helpful 'bee' (bì) buzzing around a larger flower, aiding in its pollination. The character has the radical for clothing (衣), suggesting it relates to something that 'clothes' or wraps around an idea of benefit or aid.
Meanings of 裨
bì(bi4)
primary
1to aid, to benefit, to help, to supplement
2secondary
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About 裨
裨Simplified
13Strokes
衤Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 裨
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a small, helpful 'bee' (bì) buzzing around a larger flower, aiding in its pollination. The character has the radical for clothing (衣), suggesting it relates to something that 'clothes' or wraps around an idea of benefit or aid.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 裨 (bì) with similar characters that have different meanings, such as 皮 (pí), which means skin. This word is more formal and is often used in literary or academic contexts. Common collocations include 裨益 (bìyì), meaning to benefit or advantage.
HSK Study Tips
While 裨 is not part of any HSK level, it can be connected to words at higher levels that discuss benefits or advantages, such as 利益 (lìyì) meaning profit. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in more advanced texts.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy, the concept of providing aid or benefit is crucial, as many practices are centered around enhancing well-being and supplementing health.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 裨 with benefits in more casual terms, using it inappropriately in everyday conversations. For example, saying 裨 can mean 'help' in casual contexts is inaccurate; instead, use 帮助 (bāngzhù) for everyday help.
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Grammar Patterns of 裨
裨 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 3
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换个地方或许对你大有____益。
A change of scenery might do you the power of good.
Example Sentences for 裨 (2)
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换个地方或许对你大有裨益。
huàn gè dì fāng huò xǔ duì nǐ dà yǒu bì yì。
A change of scenery might do you the power of good.
In traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy, the concept of providing aid or benefit is crucial, as many practices are centered around enhancing well-being and supplementing health.
Word Family of 裨
Words Containing This Character3
大有裨益of great service
裨益benefit
裨bìto aid
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Compound Meaning
What does 大有裨益 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 裨
It can mean something like 'His advice was a 裨 to my success,' indicating that it provided beneficial aid.
No, 裨 is more often found in written texts or formal discussions rather than in casual speech.
