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巸 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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巸yíThe character 巸 (yí) is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and does not have a widely recognized meaning. It may appear in specific contexts related to historical texts or names. Learners are advised to focus on more frequently used characters and vocabulary in their studies.10 strokes, radical 巳
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March 24, 2026

巸yí(yi2)

The character 巸 (yí) is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and does not have a widely recognized meaning. It may appear in specific contexts related to historical texts or names. Learners are advised to focus on more frequently used characters and vocabulary in their studies.

Strokes10Radical巳
Cultural Note

Characters like 巸 can be remnants of historical language usage, reflecting the evolution of Chinese writing and the importance of context in understanding language history.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'y' shaped kite (the sound 'y' in yí) flying in the sky, representing something that is elusive or hard to grasp, much like the rarity of this character in everyday language.

About 巸

巸Simplified
10Strokes
巳Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 巸

Usage Notes

Due to its infrequent use, 巸 is not typically found in formal or informal conversations. Learners might confuse it with more common characters that sound similar, so it’s important to focus on context when coming across it.

HSK Study Tips

This character does not appear in HSK vocabulary lists, so learners at any HSK level should prioritize studying characters that are included in these lists. Understanding the context in which rare characters like 巸 appear can enhance overall language comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly assume 巸 has a common usage based on its appearance. It's important to verify the context and focus on learning more prevalent characters.

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Pronunciation of 巸

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Etymology of 巸

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Decomposition of 巸

IDS Structure⿰?巳
巸Full Character
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巳si4
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How to say 巸 in Chinese

This in Chinese is巸yí

The character 巸 (yí) is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and does not have a widely recognized meaning. It may appear in specific contexts related to historical texts or names. Learners are advised to focus on more frequently used characters and vocabulary in their studies.

When to use 巸

Due to its infrequent use, 巸 is not typically found in formal or informal conversations. Learners might confuse it with more common characters that sound similar, so it’s important to focus on context when coming across it.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly assume 巸 has a common usage based on its appearance. It's important to verify the context and focus on learning more prevalent characters.

Write 巸

巸

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Frequently Asked Questions about 巸

The character 巸 does not have a widely recognized meaning in modern Mandarin.

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