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赑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
赑bìstrongzg, 12 strokes, radical 贝
bì(bi4) T4
  1. 1strong
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March 24, 2026

赑(贔)bì(bi4)

The character 赑 (bì) refers to a mythical creature in Chinese culture, symbolizing strength and endurance. It is often associated with the dragon and is used in contexts relating to power and stability, particularly in literature and folklore.

Strokes12Radical贝
Cultural Note

In Chinese mythology, 赑屃 (Bìxì) is a creature that symbolizes the endurance and strength of the earth, often depicted carrying heavy stones, which reflects the importance of stability in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a strong beast, 'Bì', carrying a heavy load on its back, just like the legendary creature that supports the weight of the world. The character looks like a sturdy figure, reinforcing the idea of strength and resilience.

Meanings of 赑

bì(bi4)
1strong
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About 赑

赑Simplified
贔Traditional
12Strokes
贝Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 赑

Usage Notes

While 赑 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in literary and historical texts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters; it's important to use the correct tones and contexts to convey the intended meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Though not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding 赑 can enhance your knowledge of Chinese mythology and strengthen your grasp of characters related to power and strength. Focus on the radicals and components that convey similar meanings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 赑 with similar-looking characters, such as 贔 or 逼. Always check the context and pronunciation to avoid mixing them up.

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Etymology of 赑

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Decomposition of 赑

IDS Structure⿱贝⿰贝贝
赑Full Character
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贝Bei4
top
贝Bei4
left
贝Bei4
right
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Which of these is a component of 赑?

How to say strong in Chinese

“strong” in Chinese is赑bì

The character 赑 (bì) refers to a mythical creature in Chinese culture, symbolizing strength and endurance. It is often associated with the dragon and is used in contexts relating to power and stability, particularly in literature and folklore.

When to use 赑

While 赑 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in literary and historical texts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters; it's important to use the correct tones and contexts to convey the intended meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 赑 with similar-looking characters, such as 贔 or 逼. Always check the context and pronunciation to avoid mixing them up.

Write 赑

赑

Practice writing 赑 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 赑

Words Containing This Character1
赑bìBixi, one of the nine sons of a dragon with the form of a tortoise, also known as 龜趺|龟趺[guī​fū]贔
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Compound Meaning

What does 赑 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 赑

No, 赑 is more commonly found in classical literature and mythological texts.

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