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March 24, 2026
庇bì(bi4)
The character 庇 (bì) means to protect or provide shelter. It is commonly used in contexts involving safety, covering from danger, or offering refuge to someone or something. This term conveys a sense of security and support, often relating to physical or emotional protection.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of '庇' is often linked to family and community protection, illustrating the importance of looking out for one another. This is especially evident during festivals or in traditional practices where families come together to provide shelter and support.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large umbrella (the radical for shelter) that keeps you dry during a rainstorm. The sound 'bì' can remind you of 'beating' raindrops that are kept at bay by your protective cover. Visualize this umbrella as a symbol of safety and shelter.
Meanings of 庇
bì(bi4)
1to protect
2cover
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About 庇
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Quick Contrast
庇 (bì, to protect) vs 保护 (bǎohù, to safeguard) — use 庇 when emphasizing shelter or refuge, while 保护 focuses on broader safeguarding actions.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large umbrella (the radical for shelter) that keeps you dry during a rainstorm. The sound 'bì' can remind you of 'beating' raindrops that are kept at bay by your protective cover. Visualize this umbrella as a symbol of safety and shelter.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing 'bì' can lead to misunderstandings with similar-sounding words. '庇护' (bìhù) is a common collocation meaning 'to provide protection.' This term is more formal and is often used in written language or serious discussions.
HSK Study Tips
While '庇' is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it connects to the themes of shelter and protection found in HSK Level 3 vocabulary. Students should focus on the context in which '庇' can appear, especially alongside other words related to safety or support.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of '庇' is often linked to family and community protection, illustrating the importance of looking out for one another. This is especially evident during festivals or in traditional practices where families come together to provide shelter and support.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '庇' with '避' (bì), which means 'to avoid.' For example, saying '我想庇雨' (Wǒ xiǎng bì yǔ) meaning 'I want to avoid the rain' is incorrect; the correct term is '避雨' (bì yǔ).
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Grammar Patterns of 庇
庇 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.
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Complete the Sentence
她为什么要包____想要杀她的人呢？
Why would she cover for someone who was trying to kill her?
Example Sentences for 庇 (4)
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她为什么要包庇想要杀她的人呢？
tā wéi shí mó yào bāo bì xiǎng yào shā tā de rén ne？
Why would she cover for someone who was trying to kill her?
Mendoza is here pending his request for political asylum.
Cultural Notes for 庇
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of '庇' is often linked to family and community protection, illustrating the importance of looking out for one another. This is especially evident during festivals or in traditional practices where families come together to provide shelter and support.
Word Family of 庇
Words Containing This Character9
庇护asylum庇護
包庇bāobìto shield
庇bìcover
庇佑to bless
庇荫to shield庇蔭
托庇to rely on sb for protection
庇古Arthur Cecil Pigou (1877-1959), British economist
罗伯斯庇尔Robespierre (name)羅伯斯庇爾
欧里庇得斯Euripides (c. 480-406 BC), Greek tragedian, author of Medea, Trojan Women etc歐里庇得斯
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Compound Meaning
What does 庇护 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 庇
'庇' can be used in phrases like '庇护所' (bìhùsuǒ) meaning 'shelter' or 'refuge,' showing how it can denote a place of safety.
'庇' may not be frequently used in casual conversation, but it appears in formal contexts or written texts.
'庇' can be synonymous with '保护' (bǎohù), meaning 'to protect,' but '庇' has a specific connotation of providing shelter.
