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邠bīna county in Shaanxi provincezg, 6 strokes, radical 阝
bīn(Bin1)bin T1
  1. 1a county in Shaanxi province
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March 24, 2026

邠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.

Strokes6Radical阝
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

邠Simplified
6Strokes
阝Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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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.

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
Memory hint

place

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)分
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Origin

邠 = 阝 + 分. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 邠

IDS Structure⿰分阝
邠Full character
=
分fen1
left
阝yi4
right
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Parts

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How to say a county in Shaanxi province in Chinese

“a county in Shaanxi province” in Chinese is邠bīn

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.

When to use 邠

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 邠

Words containing this character1
邠bīnrefined

Frequently Asked Questions about 邠

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

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