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March 24, 2026
碚bèi(bei4)
The character 碚 (bèi) refers to a suburb or an area outside of a city, often used in the context of place names in China. It signifies a location that is typically residential or less urbanized compared to the city center, indicating a more tranquil environment.
Strokes13Radical石Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In China, suburbs are rapidly developing as urban areas expand, reflecting a shift in lifestyle for many city dwellers seeking more space and nature, which is represented by the character 碚 in various suburban names.
Memory Tip
Imagine a peaceful suburb where the sound of a 'bèi' (bay) can be heard. The character 碚 combines the radical for stone (石) which might remind you of solid, grounded homes in the suburb, with the phonetic component that sounds like 'bèi'. Picture a quiet bay with houses nestled beside it.
Meanings of 碚
bèi(bei4)
1suburb
2(used in place names)
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About 碚
碚Simplified
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石Radical
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a peaceful suburb where the sound of a 'bèi' (bay) can be heard. The character 碚 combines the radical for stone (石) which might remind you of solid, grounded homes in the suburb, with the phonetic component that sounds like 'bèi'. Picture a quiet bay with houses nestled beside it.
Usage Notes
This character is specifically used in geographical names and may not be used in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; always pay attention to the context in which it appears.
HSK Study Tips
While 碚 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners can connect this character with other place-related vocabulary, enhancing their geographic terminology. Pay attention to how this character appears in various place names as you expand your knowledge of locations in China.
Cultural Note
In China, suburbs are rapidly developing as urban areas expand, reflecting a shift in lifestyle for many city dwellers seeking more space and nature, which is represented by the character 碚 in various suburban names.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 碚 with similar characters like 北 (běi), which means 'north'. Always remember that 碚 relates to suburbs and is used in specific names, while 北 is directional.
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Cultural Notes for 碚
🏮Cultural insight
In China, suburbs are rapidly developing as urban areas expand, reflecting a shift in lifestyle for many city dwellers seeking more space and nature, which is represented by the character 碚 in various suburban names.
Word Family of 碚
Words Containing This Character2
碚bèi(used in place names)
北碚区Beibei district of central Chongqing municipality, formerly in Sichuan北碚區
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What does 碚 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 碚
No, 碚 is primarily used in geographical contexts and is more likely to be found in place names.
It is pronounced 'bèi', with a falling tone.
Yes, but it is mostly found in specific names rather than used generically for any suburb.
