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殯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
殯bìnfuneral; to enbalm, to interx, 18 strokes, radical 歹
bìn(bin4) T4
  1. 1funeral; to enbalm, to inter
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March 24, 2026

殯bìn(bin4)

The character 殯 (bìn) refers to funeral-related activities, specifically the processes of embalming and interring the deceased. It is commonly used in formal contexts related to death and mourning, and it carries a sense of respect and solemnity for the departed.

Strokes18Radical歹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, funerals are significant events that involve elaborate rituals to honor the deceased, reflecting deep respect for ancestors. The term 殯 is often associated with these traditional customs, which emphasize filial piety and the importance of proper burial rites.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'bin' where the remains of someone are carefully placed. The character 殯 combines the radical for 'death' (歹) with 'to bury' (殳), evoking the image of preparing someone for their final resting place, helping you remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 殯

bìn(bin4)
1funeral; to enbalm, to inter
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About 殯

殯Simplified
18Strokes
歹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is typically used in formal contexts, particularly in official documents or discussions about death. Be cautious with the tone; using it too casually can seem disrespectful. Common collocations include '殯儀館' (funeral home) and '殯葬' (funeral and burial).

HSK Study Tips

Although 殯 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to themes of life and death, which can be explored through other HSK vocabulary related to family and relationships. Students should focus on understanding the associated cultural practices around funerals in Chinese society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 殯 with the more general term for funeral, 葬礼 (zànglǐ), which refers to the entire ceremony rather than the specific act of embalming or interring. Remember, 殯 is used in formal contexts, while 葬礼 can be used more generally.

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Etymology of 殯

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)賓
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Case file: 殯

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賓 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 殯?

Decomposition of 殯

IDS Structure⿰歹賓
殯Full Character
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歹dai3
left
賓bin1
right
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Which of these is a component of 殯?

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

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

The character 殯 (bìn) refers to funeral-related activities, specifically the processes of embalming and interring the deceased. It is commonly used in formal contexts related to death and mourning, and it carries a sense of respect and solemnity for the departed.

When to use 殯

This term is typically used in formal contexts, particularly in official documents or discussions about death. Be cautious with the tone; using it too casually can seem disrespectful. Common collocations include '殯儀館' (funeral home) and '殯葬' (funeral and burial).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 殯 with the more general term for funeral, 葬礼 (zànglǐ), which refers to the entire ceremony rather than the specific act of embalming or interring. Remember, 殯 is used in formal contexts, while 葬礼 can be used more generally.

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殯

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Word Family of 殯

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about 殯

殯 specifically refers to the processes of embalming and interring, while other terms may refer to the broader concept of a funeral service.

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