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陂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
陂bēidam, embankment; reservoirx, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂bēipoolunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂bēiruggedunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂bēipondunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂bēiunevenunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂bēibank of a pondunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂bēimountain slopeunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂bēiTaiwan pr. [pi2]unknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂pōdam, embankment; reservoirx, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂pōpoolunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂pōruggedunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂pōpondunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂pōunevenunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂pōbank of a pondunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂pōmountain slopeunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
陂pōTaiwan pr. [pi2]unknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
bēi(bei1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1dam, embankment; reservoir
  2. 2pool
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March 24, 2026

陂bēi(bei1)

The character 陂 (bēi) refers to a dam or embankment, often associated with water bodies such as reservoirs or ponds. It can also describe rugged terrain or uneven surfaces, indicating a geographical feature that supports water management or irrigation.

Strokes7Radical阝
Cultural Note

In Taiwan, the concept of 陂 is significant for agricultural practices, as many reservoirs are built to support rice cultivation and irrigation. The traditional management of water resources reflects the importance of harmony with nature in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'b' for 'bank' of a pond and the 'ēi' sounds like 'a' in 'lake.' Picture a rugged slope where water collects, forming a natural dam. The character has elements that suggest containment and elevation, reinforcing its meaning related to water bodies.

Meanings of 陂

bēi(bei1)
primary
1dam, embankment; reservoir
2pool
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About 陂

陂Simplified
7Strokes
阝Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 陂

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the pronunciation, as it can vary regionally, especially in Taiwan where it is pronounced 'pi2.' This word is generally used in both formal and informal contexts related to geography and water management. Common collocations include '水庫' (shuǐkù - reservoir) and '堤防' (dīfáng - embankment).

HSK Study Tips

While 陂 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of geographical terms in Chinese. Focus on connecting it with similar characters related to water and terrain, like 河 (hé - river) and 山 (shān - mountain).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 陂 with similar-sounding characters like 背 (bèi - back) due to the pronunciation. Ensure to practice the correct tones and contexts. For example, saying '我在背一个水庫' (wǒ zài bèi yīgè shuǐkù) instead of '我在陂一个水庫' (wǒ zài bēi yīgè shuǐkù) is incorrect; use 陂 appropriately for water management terms.

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Etymology of 陂

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

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)皮
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Case file: 陂

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half皮 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhill
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 陂?

Decomposition of 陂

IDS Structure⿰阝皮
陂Full Character
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阝yi4
left
皮Pi2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 陂?

How to say dam, embankment; reservoir in Chinese

“dam, embankment; reservoir” in Chinese is陂bēi

The character 陂 (bēi) refers to a dam or embankment, often associated with water bodies such as reservoirs or ponds. It can also describe rugged terrain or uneven surfaces, indicating a geographical feature that supports water management or irrigation.

When to use 陂

Be cautious with the pronunciation, as it can vary regionally, especially in Taiwan where it is pronounced 'pi2.' This word is generally used in both formal and informal contexts related to geography and water management. Common collocations include '水庫' (shuǐkù - reservoir) and '堤防' (dīfáng - embankment).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 陂 with similar-sounding characters like 背 (bèi - back) due to the pronunciation. Ensure to practice the correct tones and contexts. For example, saying '我在背一个水庫' (wǒ zài bèi yīgè shuǐkù) instead of '我在陂一个水庫' (wǒ zài bēi yīgè shuǐkù) is incorrect; use 陂 appropriately for water management terms.

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陂

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Word Family of 陂

Words Containing This Character3
陂bēipool
黄陂Huangpi district of Wuhan city 武漢市|武汉市[Wǔ​hàn​shì], Hubei黃陂
黄陂区Huangpi district of Wuhan city 武漢市|武汉市[Wǔ​hàn​shì], Hubei黃陂區
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Compound Meaning

What does 陂 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 陂

In Taiwan, it is pronounced as 'pi2' instead of 'bēi.'

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