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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
伾pīmightyzg, 7 strokes, radical 亻
伾pīmultitudinousunknown, 7 strokes, radical 亻
伾pīpowerfulunknown, 7 strokes, radical 亻
pī(pi1)pi T1
  1. 1mighty
  2. 2multitudinous
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March 24, 2026

伾pī(pi1)

The character 伾 (pī) conveys the idea of mightiness and power, often used to describe something that is abundant or numerous. It can be found in contexts related to strength, influence, or a large quantity, making it relevant in both descriptive and metaphorical language.

Strokes7Radical亻
Cultural note

The concept of mightiness is significant in Chinese culture, often associated with leadership and authority in both historical and modern contexts. The character may appear in texts discussing traditional Chinese philosophy or governance, emphasizing the importance of strong leaders.

Memory tip

Imagine a mighty king (think of the strong 'p' sound in 'pī') surrounded by a multitude of subjects (the two horizontal strokes represent many people). Visualize this king declaring his power, creating a vivid image that links the character to its meaning.

Meanings of 伾

pī(pi1)
1mighty
2multitudinous
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About 伾

伾Simplified
7Strokes
亻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 伾 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary or poetic contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that denote lesser degrees of power or abundance. It's important to use this character in contexts that genuinely reflect mightiness or multitude.

HSK Study Tips

Since 伾 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, focus on its usage in advanced texts or literature. It connects with other words describing power or quantity, so students should familiarize themselves with related vocabulary to enhance their understanding of strength-related concepts.

Common Mistakes

Learners might misuse 伾 by applying it in casual contexts where simpler terms like 强 (qiáng) are more appropriate. For example, saying '他的伾' instead of '他的力量' (his strength) would be incorrect in everyday speech.

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Etymology of 伾

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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A great 丕 man 亻; 丕 also provides the pronunciation

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Decomposition of 伾

IDS Structure⿰亻丕
伾Full character
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亻ren2
left
丕pi1
right
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How to say mighty in Chinese

“mighty” in Chinese is伾pī

The character 伾 (pī) conveys the idea of mightiness and power, often used to describe something that is abundant or numerous. It can be found in contexts related to strength, influence, or a large quantity, making it relevant in both descriptive and metaphorical language.

When to use 伾

While 伾 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary or poetic contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that denote lesser degrees of power or abundance. It's important to use this character in contexts that genuinely reflect mightiness or multitude.

What learners get wrong

Learners might misuse 伾 by applying it in casual contexts where simpler terms like 强 (qiáng) are more appropriate. For example, saying '他的伾' instead of '他的力量' (his strength) would be incorrect in everyday speech.

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Word Family of 伾

Words containing this character1
伾pīpowerful

Frequently asked questions about 伾

You might say '他的力量非常伾' (His strength is very mighty) to illustrate its usage.

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