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圮 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
圮pǐdestroyed, ruined; to injure; to subvertzg, 6 strokes, radical 土
圮pǐinjureunknown, 6 strokes, radical 土
pǐ(pi3) T3
  1. 1destroyed, ruined; to injure; to subvert
  2. 2injure
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March 24, 2026

圮pǐ(pi3)

The character 圮 (pǐ) means to destroy or ruin something, often implying a sense of injury or subversion. It can be used in contexts related to physical destruction, as well as metaphorical uses, such as undermining authority or stability.

Strokes6Radical土
Cultural Note

The concept of destruction often relates to historical events in China, such as the fall of dynasties or the ruin of significant cultural sites, emphasizing the importance of stability in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large structure (the radical 圭) being toppled into ruins, representing destruction. The pronunciation 'pǐ' sounds like 'pee', and you can visualize someone accidentally spilling a drink on a delicate structure, causing it to fall apart.

Meanings of 圮

pǐ(pi3)
1destroyed, ruined; to injure; to subvert
2injure
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About 圮

圮Simplified
6Strokes
土Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 圮 with similar characters. It is more formal and often used in literary or historical contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include terms related to government, structures, or plans being destroyed.

HSK Study Tips

While 圮 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to words like 破 (pò, to break) or 毁 (huǐ, to destroy). Focus on the radicals and similar characters to build a stronger vocabulary base around destruction and injury.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 圮 with 破 (pò) and use it incorrectly in casual contexts. For example, saying '我破了我的计划' (wǒ pòle wǒ de jìhuà) to mean 'I ruined my plan' is common, but using 圮 here would sound overly formal.

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Pronunciation of 圮

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Etymology of 圮

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

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)己
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Case file: 圮

  1. 1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half己 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayearth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 圮?

Decomposition of 圮

IDS Structure⿰土己
圮Full Character
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土Tu3
left
己ji3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 圮?

How to say destroyed, ruined; to injure; to subvert in Chinese

“destroyed, ruined; to injure; to subvert” in Chinese is圮pǐ

The character 圮 (pǐ) means to destroy or ruin something, often implying a sense of injury or subversion. It can be used in contexts related to physical destruction, as well as metaphorical uses, such as undermining authority or stability.

When to use 圮

Be careful not to confuse 圮 with similar characters. It is more formal and often used in literary or historical contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include terms related to government, structures, or plans being destroyed.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 圮 with 破 (pò) and use it incorrectly in casual contexts. For example, saying '我破了我的计划' (wǒ pòle wǒ de jìhuà) to mean 'I ruined my plan' is common, but using 圮 here would sound overly formal.

Write 圮

圮

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Word Family of 圮

Words Containing This Character1
圮pǐinjure
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Compound Meaning

What does 圮 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 圮

Synonyms include 破 (pò, to break) and 毁 (huǐ, to destroy).

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