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殡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
殡bìnfuneral; to enbalm, to intern, 14 strokes, radical 歹, rank #91272, Very Hard
殡bìna funeralunknown, 14 strokes, radical 歹, rank #91272, Very Hard
殡bìnto encoffin a corpseunknown, 14 strokes, radical 歹, rank #91272, Very Hard
殡bìnto carry to burialunknown, 14 strokes, radical 歹, rank #91272, Very Hard
bìn(bin4) T4
  1. 1funeral; to enbalm, to inter
  2. 2a funeral
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March 24, 2026

殡(殯)bìn(bin4)

The character 殡 (bìn) refers to funerals and the associated practices of embalming and interring a body. It is primarily used in formal contexts related to death and burial, often found in discussions or literature about mourning rituals in Chinese culture.

Strokes14Radical歹Frequency#91272DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, funerals are significant events that often involve elaborate rituals and ancestor worship. The character 殡 encapsulates the respect and solemnity associated with these rites, reflecting cultural attitudes towards death.

Memory Tip

Imagine a coffin (the radical '木' for wood) being carried to a grave (the character '殡' combines elements suggesting death and burial). Visualize a solemn procession where the wood represents the coffin, helping you remember that 'bìn' is about funerals.

Meanings of 殡

bìn(bin4)
1funeral; to enbalm, to inter
2a funeral
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About 殡

殡Simplified
殯Traditional
14Strokes
歹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 殡

Usage Notes

This term is quite formal and should be used in contexts discussing death and funerals. A common mistake is using it in casual conversation; it’s best reserved for serious discussions. Be careful with the tone; the fourth tone 'bìn' must be pronounced correctly to avoid confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

While 殡 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other HSK words related to life and death (like 生命 and 死亡). Focus on its usage in the context of death-related vocabulary to enhance understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 殡 with similar-sounding words. For example, saying 'bǐn' instead of 'bìn' changes the meaning entirely. Ensure you practice the correct pronunciation to avoid misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 殡

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

Phonosemantic compound. 歹 represents the meaning and 宾 represents the sound. Simplified form of 殯.

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corpse

Semantic (meaning)歹
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Phonetic (sound)宾
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Case file: 殡

Phonosemantic compound. 歹 represents the meaning and 宾 represents the sound. Simplified form of 殯.

  1. 1The meaning half歹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half宾 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaycorpse
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 殡?

Decomposition of 殡

IDS Structure⿰歹宾
殡Full Character
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歹dai3
left
宾bin1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 殡?

How to say funeral; to enbalm, to inter in Chinese

“funeral; to enbalm, to inter” in Chinese is殡bìn

The character 殡 (bìn) refers to funerals and the associated practices of embalming and interring a body. It is primarily used in formal contexts related to death and burial, often found in discussions or literature about mourning rituals in Chinese culture.

When to use 殡

This term is quite formal and should be used in contexts discussing death and funerals. A common mistake is using it in casual conversation; it’s best reserved for serious discussions. Be careful with the tone; the fourth tone 'bìn' must be pronounced correctly to avoid confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 殡 with similar-sounding words. For example, saying 'bǐn' instead of 'bìn' changes the meaning entirely. Ensure you practice the correct pronunciation to avoid misunderstandings.

Write 殡

殡

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Word Family of 殡

Words Containing This Character6
殡仪馆the undertaker's殯儀館
殡葬funeral and interment殯葬
出殡funeral出殯
殡bìna funeral殯
殡殓to bury sb殯殮
殡车hearse殯車
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Compound Meaning

What does 殡仪馆 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 殡

It means 'funeral' or refers to the practices of embalming and interring a body.

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