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屏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
屏bīng(standing) screenn, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏bīngscreen, shield; to put aside, to reject; to holdn, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏bīngto get rid ofn, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏bīngto keep controln, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏bīngto hold (one's breath)n, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏bǐng(standing) screenn, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏bǐngscreen, shield; to put aside, to reject; to holdn, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏bǐngto get rid ofn, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏bǐngto keep controln, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏bǐngto hold (one's breath)n, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏píng(standing) screenn, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏píngscreen, shield; to put aside, to reject; to holdn, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏píngto get rid ofn, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏píngto keep controln, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
屏píngto hold (one's breath)n, 9 strokes, radical 户, rank #15153, Very Hard
bīng(bing1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1(standing) screen
  2. 2screen, shield; to put aside, to reject; to hold
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March 24, 2026

屏bīng(bing1)

The character 屏 (bīng) primarily means 'screen' or 'shield,' referring to a physical barrier that can block or protect. It is commonly used in contexts involving technology, such as computer screens, or in more abstract terms like putting aside or rejecting something. Additionally, it can signify the act of holding one's breath or maintaining control over a situation.

Strokes9Radical户Frequency#15153DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In modern Chinese society, the concept of a 'screen' is prevalent due to the omnipresence of technology, such as smartphones and computers. The character 屏 is often seen in discussions about digital life and media consumption.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large protective screen (屏) that stands tall and blocks out distractions. The character's shape resembles a barrier, and the 'b' sound in 'bīng' can remind you of 'block' or 'barrier,' making it easier to remember its meaning.

Meanings of 屏

bīng(bing1)
primary
1(standing) screen
2screen, shield; to put aside, to reject; to hold
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About 屏

屏Simplified
9Strokes
户Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#15153Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 屏

Quick Contrast

屏 (bīng) vs 盾 (dùn) — 屏 emphasizes a screen or barrier for blocking, while 盾 refers specifically to a shield used for protection.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 屏 with similar-sounding characters, as it has distinct meanings. The character is more commonly used in informal contexts. Common collocations include '屏幕' (píngmù, screen) and '屏障' (píngzhàng, barrier).

HSK Study Tips

Although 屏 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to words related to technology and communication found in HSK 3 and 4. Focus on its usage in everyday contexts involving screens and barriers to strengthen your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 屏 with the character 平 (píng), which means 'flat' or 'even.' For example, using '平幕' instead of '屏幕' is incorrect; the correct term is '屏幕' for 'screen.'

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Etymology of 屏

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

Phonosemantic compound. 户 represents the meaning and 并 represents the sound.

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door

Semantic (meaning)户
+
Phonetic (sound)并
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Case file: 屏

Phonosemantic compound. 户 represents the meaning and 并 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half户 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half并 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaydoor
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 屏?

Decomposition of 屏

IDS Structure⿸户并
屏Full Character
=
户hu4
enclosing
并bing4
inner
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Which of these is a component of 屏?

How to say (standing) screen in Chinese

“(standing) screen” in Chinese is屏bīng

The character 屏 (bīng) primarily means 'screen' or 'shield,' referring to a physical barrier that can block or protect. It is commonly used in contexts involving technology, such as computer screens, or in more abstract terms like putting aside or rejecting something. Additionally, it can signify the act of holding one's breath or maintaining control over a situation.

When to use 屏

Be cautious not to confuse 屏 with similar-sounding characters, as it has distinct meanings. The character is more commonly used in informal contexts. Common collocations include '屏幕' (píngmù, screen) and '屏障' (píngzhàng, barrier).

屏 or something close to it

屏 (bīng) vs 盾 (dùn) — 屏 emphasizes a screen or barrier for blocking, while 盾 refers specifically to a shield used for protection.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 屏 with the character 平 (píng), which means 'flat' or 'even.' For example, using '平幕' instead of '屏幕' is incorrect; the correct term is '屏幕' for 'screen.'

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Grammar Patterns of 屏

屏 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

我____住呼吸沉入水底。

I held my breath and sank under the water.

Example Sentences for 屏 (10)

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1
我屏住呼吸沉入水底。

wǒ píng zhù hū xī chén rù shuǐ dǐ。

I held my breath and sank under the water.
2
这屏风上的画是件很好的艺术品.

zhè píng fēng shàng de huà shì jiàn hěn hǎo de yì shù pǐn.

The picture on this screen is a good artistic work.
3
从那个屏幕上看到我的脸，真让人惊愕不已。

cóng nà gè píng mù shàng kàn dào wǒ de liǎn， ， zhēn ràng rén jīng è bù。

It was quite a shock to see my face on that screen!
4
她的病床用屏风与其他病人隔开。

tā de bìng chuáng yòng píng fēng yǔ qí tā bìng rén gé kāi。

Her bed was screened off from the other patients.
5
麦凯缓缓地朝这个屏幕走来，每走一步心情都更加紧张。

mài kǎi huǎn huǎn dì zhāo zhè gè píng mù zǒu lái， ， měi zǒu yī bù xīn qíng dū gēng jiā jǐn。

McKay walked slowly toward this screen, feeling a growing tenseness.
6
整个世界都屏住呼吸等待这一讲话。

zhěng gè shì jiè dū píng zhù hū xī děng dài zhè yī jiǎng huà。

The whole world holds its breath for this speech.
7
屏住气息数五下，然后慢慢地呼气。

píng zhù qì xī shù wǔ xià， ， rán hòu màn màn dì hū。

Hold your breath for a count of five, then slowly breathe out.
8
他们在大屏幕上重播了世界杯决赛。

tā mén zài dà píng mù shàng zhòng bō le shì jiè bēi jué sài。

They re-ran the World Cup final on a big screen.
9
小屏幕的便携式电视机很值得买。

xiǎo píng mù de biàn xié shì diàn shì jī hěn zhí dé mǎi。

A small-screen portable TV can be a good investment.
10
我们屏住呼吸听祖母讲述她的游历故事。

wǒ mén píng zhù hū xī tīng zǔ mǔ jiǎng shù tā de yóu lì gù shì。

We listened with bated breath to Grandma's stories of her travels.
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I held my breath and sank under the water.

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Word Family of 屏

Compounds6
摒bing3to expel, to cast off; to arrange
幈
偋
塀
竮
箳
Words Containing This Character20
屏幕píngmùscreen (TV, computer or movie)
屏bīngto get rid of
屏蔽to screen
屏障píngzhàngbarrier
显示屏display screen顯示屏
荧屏TV screen熒屏
屏风screen屏風
屏息hold one's breath
屏气to hold one's breath屏氣
屏山Pingshan county in Yibin 宜賓|宜宾[Yí​bīn], Sichuan
触摸屏touchscreen觸摸屏
开屏(a peacock) spreads its tail開屏
荧光屏TV screen熒光屏
银屏television銀屏
屏东Pingtung city, county and military airbase in south Taiwan屏東
锦屏Jinping county in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture 黔東南州|黔东南州[Qián​dōng​nán​zhōu], Guizhou錦屏
石屏Shiping county in Honghe Hani and Yi autonomous prefecture, Yunnan
屏东县Pingtung County in south Taiwan屏東縣
锦屏县Jinping county in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture 黔東南州|黔东南州[Qián​dōng​nán​zhōu], Guizhou錦屏縣
屏南Pingnan county in Ningde 寧德|宁德[Níng​dé], Fujian
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 屏

In technology, 屏 refers to 'screen,' such as in '屏幕' (píngmù), which means computer or phone screen.

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