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俜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
pīngto trust to; send a messagezg, 9 strokes, radical 亻, Very Hard
pīngto sendunknown, 9 strokes, radical 亻, Very Hard
pīngto let gounknown, 9 strokes, radical 亻, Very Hard
pīng(ping1) T1
  1. 1to trust to; send a message
  2. 2to send
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March 24, 2026
pīng(ping1)

The character 俜 (pīng) generally means 'to send' or 'to let go', often in the context of conveying a message or trust. It can be used to describe the act of dispatching information or allowing something to be released or entrusted to someone. This character is less common in everyday conversation but may appear in more formal or literary contexts.

Strokes9RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, sending messages was often done through trusted individuals or messengers, reflecting the importance of trust in communication. The character 俜 connects to this practice, emphasizing the role of communication in maintaining relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a messenger (the character for man 亻) sending a ping (俜 sounds like 'ping') across the ocean. The messenger is entrusted to let go of important information, symbolizing trust and communication.

Meanings of 俜

pīng(ping1)
1to trust to; send a message
2to send
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About 俜

Simplified
9Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 俜

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a messenger (the character for man 亻) sending a ping (俜 sounds like 'ping') across the ocean. The messenger is entrusted to let go of important information, symbolizing trust and communication.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 俜 with similar characters that involve communication or sending. It is important to use it in formal contexts rather than casual conversation. Be cautious with the tone; 俜 is pronounced with a high-level tone (pīng), which can affect meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 俜 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be related to other characters involving trust and communication. Students should focus on recognizing and using characters that deal with sending messages or information, as they are more frequently encountered.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, sending messages was often done through trusted individuals or messengers, reflecting the importance of trust in communication. The character 俜 connects to this practice, emphasizing the role of communication in maintaining relationships.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 俜 in casual contexts where more common terms like 发送 should be used. For example, saying '我俜了这个' instead of '我发了这个' (I sent this) would be incorrect.

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Pronunciation of 俜

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Etymology of 俜

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A trusted 甹 person 亻;  甹 also provides the pronunciation

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 俜?

Decomposition of 俜

IDS Structure⿰亻甹
Full Character
=
ren2
left
ping1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 俜?

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Cultural Notes for 俜

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, sending messages was often done through trusted individuals or messengers, reflecting the importance of trust in communication. The character 俜 connects to this practice, emphasizing the role of communication in maintaining relationships.

Word Family of 俜

Words Containing This Character1
pīngto send
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Compound Meaning

What does 俜 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 俜

No, 俜 is more formal and may be found in literature or specific contexts rather than daily speech.