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March 24, 2026
摽biāo(biao1)
The character 摽 (biāo) primarily means 'to sign' or 'to signal' and can also imply throwing or binding tightly. It has a literary usage where it refers to actions like waving away or linking arms, and it conveys a sense of close association or competition in certain contexts.
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Cultural Note
In classical literature, the act of signaling or binding closely can signify deep friendship or loyalty, reflecting the importance of personal relationships in Chinese culture. This character may appear in poetry or historical texts discussing camaraderie.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person throwing a sign (like a flag) while linking arms with a friend, creating a vivid mental image of connection. The left part of the character, 扌, represents hand actions, while the right part, 票, relates to signs or tickets, reinforcing the idea of signaling.
Meanings of 摽
biāo(biao1)
primary
1to sign, to signal; to throw
2(literary) to wave away
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About 摽
摽Simplified
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状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 摽 with similar characters due to its multiple meanings. It is more common in literary contexts, so using it in casual conversation might not be appropriate. Be cautious with tone; the first tone should be clearly pronounced to avoid confusion with other characters.
HSK Study Tips
As 摽 does not appear in the HSK syllabus, focus on understanding its literary context and how it relates to more commonly used characters like 签 (qiān, to sign) and 投 (tóu, to throw). This will enhance your vocabulary and comprehension.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 摽, confusing it with similar-sounding words. For example, saying it with a second tone instead of the first can lead to misunderstandings; remember it's always pronounced biāo.
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2The sound half票 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayhand
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
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Decomposition of 摽
IDS Structure⿰扌票
摽Full Character
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扌shou3
left
票piao4
right
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How to say to sign, to signal; to throw in Chinese
“to sign, to signal; to throw” in Chinese is摽biāo
The character 摽 (biāo) primarily means 'to sign' or 'to signal' and can also imply throwing or binding tightly. It has a literary usage where it refers to actions like waving away or linking arms, and it conveys a sense of close association or competition in certain contexts.
When to use 摽
Learners often confuse 摽 with similar characters due to its multiple meanings. It is more common in literary contexts, so using it in casual conversation might not be appropriate. Be cautious with tone; the first tone should be clearly pronounced to avoid confusion with other characters.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 摽, confusing it with similar-sounding words. For example, saying it with a second tone instead of the first can lead to misunderstandings; remember it's always pronounced biāo.
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Word Family of 摽
Words Containing This Character1
摽biāoto bind tightly
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 摽
You can say, '他摽了一个信号' (Tā biāo le yī gè xìnhào), which means 'He signaled.'
It is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more prevalent in written or literary forms.
The correct tone is the first tone (biāo), which is high and level.
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