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丕 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
丕pīgreat, grand, glorious, distinguishedg, 5 strokes, radical 一
pī(pi1) T1
  1. 1great, grand, glorious, distinguished
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March 24, 2026

丕pī(pi1)

The character 丕 (pī) conveys a sense of greatness or grandeur. It is often used in literary or formal contexts to describe something distinguished or significant, such as a grand achievement or noble lineage.

Strokes5Radical一
Cultural Note

In classical Chinese literature, characters like 丕 are often used to convey respect and admiration for historical figures or events, reflecting the cultural importance of lineage and heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large mountain with a flag waving at the top, symbolizing greatness. The shape of 丕 resembles a wide-open space, suggesting something vast and grand.

Meanings of 丕

pī(pi1)
1great, grand, glorious, distinguished
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About 丕

丕Simplified
5Strokes
一Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 丕

Usage Notes

丕 is typically used in formal or literary contexts, so it might not be suitable for casual conversation. Be mindful of its tone; it should always be pronounced as 'pī' with a high level tone. Common collocations include phrases that denote significant achievements or titles.

HSK Study Tips

Although 丕 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can enhance understanding of more complex characters related to grandeur. Focus on recognizing its form and usage in classical texts, as this will deepen your understanding of elevated language.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 丕 with similar characters like 大 (dà, big) or 伟 (wěi, great). For instance, saying '他是一个大成功者' instead of using 丕 can dilute the intended grandeur.

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Etymology of 丕

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Decomposition of 丕

IDS Structure⿱不一
丕Full Character
=
不bu4
top
一yi1
bottom
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How to say great, grand, glorious, distinguished in Chinese

“great, grand, glorious, distinguished” in Chinese is丕pī

The character 丕 (pī) conveys a sense of greatness or grandeur. It is often used in literary or formal contexts to describe something distinguished or significant, such as a grand achievement or noble lineage.

When to use 丕

丕 is typically used in formal or literary contexts, so it might not be suitable for casual conversation. Be mindful of its tone; it should always be pronounced as 'pī' with a high level tone. Common collocations include phrases that denote significant achievements or titles.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 丕 with similar characters like 大 (dà, big) or 伟 (wěi, great). For instance, saying '他是一个大成功者' instead of using 丕 can dilute the intended grandeur.

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丕

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Word Family of 丕

Words Containing This Character2
丕pīgrand
曹丕Cao Pi (187-226), second son of Cao Cao 曹操, king then emperor of Cao Wei 曹魏 from 220, ruled as Emperor Wen 魏文帝, also a noted calligrapher
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Compound Meaning

What does 丕 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 丕

You might say '他是一个丕大的成功者' (He is a greatly successful person) in a formal context.

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