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邠 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
bīna county in Shaanxi provincezg, 6 strokes, radical 阝, Very Hard
bīn(Bin1) T1
  1. 1a county in Shaanxi province
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March 24, 2026
bīn(Bin1)

邠 (bīn) refers to a specific geographical location, namely a county in Shaanxi province, China. It is also a variant of the character 豳, which has historical significance. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is more relevant in geographic or historical contexts.

Strokes6RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The county of 邠 is notable for its historical significance in various dynasties, particularly during the Tang dynasty when it was a center for culture and trade. This character connects learners to the rich history of Shaanxi province.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'bin' filled with ancient scrolls from the county of 邠. The character 邠 has the radical for 'gate' (阝) on the left, which could symbolize the entrance to this historical site. The pronunciation 'bīn' sounds like 'bin,' making it easier to remember as a special place.

Meanings of 邠

bīn(Bin1)
1a county in Shaanxi province
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About 邠

Simplified
6Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 邠

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'bin' filled with ancient scrolls from the county of 邠. The character 邠 has the radical for 'gate' (阝) on the left, which could symbolize the entrance to this historical site. The pronunciation 'bīn' sounds like 'bin,' making it easier to remember as a special place.

Usage Notes

邠 is primarily used in formal contexts, such as in maps or historical texts. Learners should be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a first tone (bīn), which is high and level. It is often confused with similar-sounding characters, so context is key.

HSK Study Tips

邠 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, but understanding it can enhance geographic knowledge relevant to advanced studies. Students at higher levels should focus on recognizing less common characters like this in historical and administrative contexts.

Cultural Note

The county of 邠 is notable for its historical significance in various dynasties, particularly during the Tang dynasty when it was a center for culture and trade. This character connects learners to the rich history of Shaanxi province.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 邠 with similar-sounding characters like 频 (pín) or 平 (píng). Remember, 邠 has a unique meaning related to a specific geographic location, while the others have different uses.

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Etymology of 邠

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

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 邠

IDS Structure⿰分阝
Full Character
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fen1
left
yi4
right
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Cultural Notes for 邠

🏮Cultural insight

The county of 邠 is notable for its historical significance in various dynasties, particularly during the Tang dynasty when it was a center for culture and trade. This character connects learners to the rich history of Shaanxi province.

Word Family of 邠

Words Containing This Character1
bīnrefined
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 邠

No, it is primarily used in specific contexts like geography or history.