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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
仳pǐseparate, part companyx, 6 strokes, radical 亻
仳pǐto partunknown, 6 strokes, radical 亻
pǐ(pi3)pi T3
  1. 1separate, part company
  2. 2to part
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March 24, 2026

仳pǐ(pi3)

The character 仳 (pǐ) means 'to separate' or 'to part company.' It is commonly used in contexts involving relationships, such as ending a romantic relationship or a friendship. This character conveys a sense of division or disconnection, making it important in discussions about interpersonal dynamics.

Strokes6Radical亻
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of separation often carries significant emotional weight, especially in familial or romantic contexts. The character 仳 can evoke thoughts of traditional views on marriage and relationships, where separation is seen as a serious matter.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pair of friends standing together, but suddenly one starts to drift away, creating a gap between them. This visual of 'parting' can help you remember that 仳 (pǐ) represents separation. The character itself combines 人 (rén), meaning 'person,' with a component suggesting division, reinforcing its meaning.

Meanings of 仳

pǐ(pi3)
1separate, part company
2to part
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About 仳

仳Simplified
6Strokes
亻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 仳, as it is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may sound overly formal or literary. It often appears in written contexts, such as literature or legal documents, rather than casual speech. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that imply a more amicable separation.

HSK Study Tips

While 仳 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other words about relationships and separations. Students should focus on understanding its nuances and how it contrasts with terms that suggest reconciliation or friendly parting.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 仳 with more commonly used terms like 分开 (fēnkāi) or 离开 (líkāi), leading to awkward or overly formal expressions. For instance, saying '我们仳了' (wǒmen pǐle) in a casual setting might sound strange; instead, use '我们分开了' (wǒmen fēnkāile) for clarity.

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Etymology of 仳

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

Semantic (meaning)亻
+
Phonetic (sound)比
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Origin

仳 = 亻 + 比. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 仳

IDS Structure⿰亻比
仳Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
比Bi3
right
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Parts

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How to say separate, part company in Chinese

“separate, part company” in Chinese is仳pǐ

The character 仳 (pǐ) means 'to separate' or 'to part company.' It is commonly used in contexts involving relationships, such as ending a romantic relationship or a friendship. This character conveys a sense of division or disconnection, making it important in discussions about interpersonal dynamics.

When to use 仳

Be cautious when using 仳, as it is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may sound overly formal or literary. It often appears in written contexts, such as literature or legal documents, rather than casual speech. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that imply a more amicable separation.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 仳 with more commonly used terms like 分开 (fēnkāi) or 离开 (líkāi), leading to awkward or overly formal expressions. For instance, saying '我们仳了' (wǒmen pǐle) in a casual setting might sound strange; instead, use '我们分开了' (wǒmen fēnkāile) for clarity.

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Word Family of 仳

Words Containing This Character1
仳pǐto part

Frequently Asked Questions about 仳

Use 仳 when discussing formal or serious separations, particularly in written contexts, rather than in casual conversations.

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