unknown, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #33274, Very Hard
俾
bǐ
phonetic bi
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 亻, rank #33274, Very Hard
bǐ(bi3) T3
1so that, in order that; to cause
2to enable
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March 24, 2026
俾bǐ(bi3)
The character 俾 (bǐ) is used to indicate a purpose or result, meaning 'so that' or 'in order that.' It is often used in formal or literary contexts to express causation or enablement, linking actions or events together.
Strokes10Radical亻Frequency#33274DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In classical Chinese literature, 俾 is often used to convey the relationships between actions, emphasizing the importance of causes and effects in moral and philosophical teachings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'bee' (sounds like 'bi') that helps flowers bloom. The bee represents the character 俾, which connects actions together, enabling the flowers to grow as a result of its pollination.
Meanings of 俾
bǐ(bi3)
1so that, in order that; to cause
2to enable
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About 俾
俾Simplified
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亻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 俾
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'bee' (sounds like 'bi') that helps flowers bloom. The bee represents the character 俾, which connects actions together, enabling the flowers to grow as a result of its pollination.
Usage Notes
俾 is typically used in more formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases that express purpose or causation, such as '俾我' (so that I can). Be careful with tone, as a mispronunciation could change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Although 俾 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding this character can enhance your comprehension of complex sentences. Students should focus on its usage in literary texts and formal writing to see its applications.
Cultural Note
In classical Chinese literature, 俾 is often used to convey the relationships between actions, emphasizing the importance of causes and effects in moral and philosophical teachings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 俾 with similar-sounding characters, such as 必 (bì) which means 'must.' For example, saying '我俾去' (I cause to go) instead of '我让去' (I let go) can lead to misunderstanding.
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Cultural Notes for 俾
🏮Cultural insight
In classical Chinese literature, 俾 is often used to convey the relationships between actions, emphasizing the importance of causes and effects in moral and philosophical teachings.
Word Family of 俾
Words Containing This Character6
俾bǐto cause
俾斯麦Bismarck (name)俾斯麥
俾格米Pygmy
俾利to facilitate
俾昼作夜to make day as night (idiom, from Book of Songs); fig. to prolong one's pleasure regardless of the hour俾晝作夜
俾夜作昼work especially hard俾夜作晝
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Compound Meaning
What does 俾 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 俾
No, 俾 is more frequently found in formal writing or literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.
While it has a similar meaning, 俾 has a more formal tone and should not be used interchangeably with more casual terms.
