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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
埲běngdust stormx, 11 strokes, radical 土
埲běngclassifier for walls (Cantonese)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 土
běng(beng3)beng T3
  1. 1dust storm
  2. 2classifier for walls (Cantonese)
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March 24, 2026

埲běng(beng3)

The character 埲 (běng) refers to a dust storm, a weather phenomenon characterized by strong winds lifting dust and sand into the air, often leading to reduced visibility and air quality issues. In some contexts, it can serve as a classifier for walls in Cantonese, highlighting its regional usage.

Strokes11Radical土
Cultural note

Dust storms are significant in certain regions of China, particularly in the north, where they can impact agriculture and daily life. Understanding this character can provide insight into the environmental challenges faced in these areas.

Memory tip

Imagine a big storm of dust blowing across a barren land, with 'beng' sounding like 'bang' as the winds crash against walls. The character’s components, 土 (earth) and 壁 (wall), evoke the idea of dust swirling around structures.

Meanings of 埲

běng(beng3)
1dust storm
2classifier for walls (Cantonese)
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About 埲

埲Simplified
11Strokes
土Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 埲

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation; its primary context is meteorological. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing 'běng' may confuse it with other similar-sounding words. In Cantonese, the use as a classifier for walls is more common, so context is key.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on understanding its components and usage in Cantonese, which can enhance your grasp of regional dialects. Familiarizing yourself with characters related to weather phenomena may also prove helpful.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 埲 with similar characters due to the pronunciation. For example, saying 'bāng' instead of 'běng' can lead to misunderstandings. Remember, the correct tone is crucial for proper communication.

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Etymology of 埲

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)奉
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Origin

埲 = 土 + 奉. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 埲

IDS Structure⿰土奉
埲Full character
=
土Tu3
left
奉feng4
right
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Parts

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How to say dust storm in Chinese

“dust storm” in Chinese is埲běng

The character 埲 (běng) refers to a dust storm, a weather phenomenon characterized by strong winds lifting dust and sand into the air, often leading to reduced visibility and air quality issues. In some contexts, it can serve as a classifier for walls in Cantonese, highlighting its regional usage.

When to use 埲

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation; its primary context is meteorological. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing 'běng' may confuse it with other similar-sounding words. In Cantonese, the use as a classifier for walls is more common, so context is key.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 埲 with similar characters due to the pronunciation. For example, saying 'bāng' instead of 'běng' can lead to misunderstandings. Remember, the correct tone is crucial for proper communication.

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Word Family of 埲

Words containing this character1
埲běngdust storm

Frequently Asked Questions about 埲

It means dust storm, referring to strong winds lifting dust into the air.

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