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摒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
摒bìngto expel, to cast off; to arrangev, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #28964, Very Hard
摒bìngto discardunknown, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #28964, Very Hard
摒bìngto get rid ofunknown, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #28964, Very Hard
摒bǐngto expel, to cast off; to arrangev, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #28964, Very Hard
摒bǐngto discardunknown, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #28964, Very Hard
摒bǐngto get rid ofunknown, 12 strokes, radical 扌, rank #28964, Very Hard
bǐng(bing3)
primary
 T3
  1. 1to expel, to cast off; to arrange
  2. 2to discard
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March 24, 2026

摒bǐng(bing3)

The character 摒 (bǐng) means to expel or cast off something unwanted. It can also refer to the act of arranging or discarding certain items, indicating a sense of getting rid of the unnecessary. This term is often used in contexts where one is clearing out or rejecting items or ideas.

Strokes12Radical扌Frequency#28964DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the practice of decluttering and discarding unnecessary items is often linked with the concept of 'feng shui,' where maintaining a clean space is believed to promote positive energy and harmony in one's life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person (the radical 手, which represents 'hand') throwing away (the idea of expelling) old, unwanted items while arranging their belongings. The 'bǐng' sound can be remembered as a 'bingo!' moment when you decide to get rid of clutter.

Meanings of 摒

bǐng(bing3)
primary
1to expel, to cast off; to arrange
2to discard
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About 摒

摒Simplified
12Strokes
扌Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 摒

Quick Contrast

弃 (qì) — use 摒 when emphasizing the act of expelling or casting off, while 弃 focuses more on abandoning or giving up something.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 摒 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. This verb is generally used in more formal contexts, often in writing or speeches, rather than in casual conversation. Common collocations include 摒弃 (bǐngqì, to discard) and 摒除 (bǐngchú, to remove).

HSK Study Tips

Although 摒 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of more advanced texts. Students should focus on its usage in formal contexts and practice using it in sentences related to discarding or arranging items.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 摒 with 砰 (pēng), which means to bang or slam. A common mistake is saying '我摒门' (I expel the door) instead of '我关门' (I close the door). Ensure you use 摒 in contexts related to discarding or rejecting.

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Etymology of 摒

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

Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 屏 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

hand

Semantic (meaning)扌
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Phonetic (sound)屏
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Case file: 摒

Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 屏 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half屏 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhand
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 摒?

Decomposition of 摒

IDS Structure⿰扌屏
摒Full Character
=
扌shou3
left
屏bing1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 摒?

How to say to expel, to cast off; to arrange in Chinese

“to expel, to cast off; to arrange” in Chinese is摒bìng

The character 摒 (bǐng) means to expel or cast off something unwanted. It can also refer to the act of arranging or discarding certain items, indicating a sense of getting rid of the unnecessary. This term is often used in contexts where one is clearing out or rejecting items or ideas.

When to use 摒

Be cautious not to confuse 摒 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. This verb is generally used in more formal contexts, often in writing or speeches, rather than in casual conversation. Common collocations include 摒弃 (bǐngqì, to discard) and 摒除 (bǐngchú, to remove).

摒 or something close to it

弃 (qì) — use 摒 when emphasizing the act of expelling or casting off, while 弃 focuses more on abandoning or giving up something.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 摒 with 砰 (pēng), which means to bang or slam. A common mistake is saying '我摒门' (I expel the door) instead of '我关门' (I close the door). Ensure you use 摒 in contexts related to discarding or rejecting.

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摒

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Word Family of 摒

Words Containing This Character4
摒弃to abandon摒棄
摒bǐngto discard
摒除to get rid of
摒挡to put in order摒擋
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Compound Meaning

What does 摒弃 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 摒

You might say, '我决定摒弃不必要的东西' (I decided to discard unnecessary things).

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