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碥 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
碥biǎndangerous rocks jutting out over rapidsx, 14 strokes, radical 石
biǎn(bian3) T3
  1. 1dangerous rocks jutting out over rapids
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March 24, 2026

碥biǎn(bian3)

The character 碥 (biǎn) refers to a type of stone or rock that is smooth and flat, often used in the context of natural landscapes. It is not commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in literary or poetic contexts when describing scenery or geological formations.

Strokes14Radical石
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, stones often symbolize endurance and stability, and descriptions of landscapes featuring stones can evoke deep emotional responses in poetry and art.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flat, smooth stone lying by a serene lake. The sound of 'biǎn' is similar to 'beyond,' where this stone is 'beyond' just ordinary; it represents beauty in nature. The character's radical '石' (stone) reinforces its meaning, reminding you it's about rocks.

Meanings of 碥

biǎn(bian3)
1dangerous rocks jutting out over rapids
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About 碥

碥Simplified
14Strokes
石Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 碥

Usage Notes

Since 碥 is not frequently used, learners may encounter it mainly in written texts. Be mindful of its pronunciation; the tone is important for clarity. It’s best to use this word in a poetic or descriptive context, avoiding casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 碥 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be related to other characters involving stones and landscapes. Students should focus on the radical '石' to connect with other stone-related words they learn.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 碥 with other stone-related characters like 石 (shí). For example, saying '我喜欢碥的山' (Wǒ xǐhuān biǎn de shān) incorrectly implies a preference for a specific 'stone' instead of saying '我喜欢石头的山' (Wǒ xǐhuān shítou de shān) for 'I like rocky mountains.'

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Etymology of 碥

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

stone

Semantic (meaning)石
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Phonetic (sound)扁
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Case file: 碥

  1. 1The meaning half石 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half扁 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaystone
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 碥?

Decomposition of 碥

IDS Structure⿰石扁
碥Full Character
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石dan4
left
扁bian3
right
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Which of these is a component of 碥?

How to say dangerous rocks jutting out over rapids in Chinese

“dangerous rocks jutting out over rapids” in Chinese is碥biǎn

The character 碥 (biǎn) refers to a type of stone or rock that is smooth and flat, often used in the context of natural landscapes. It is not commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in literary or poetic contexts when describing scenery or geological formations.

When to use 碥

Since 碥 is not frequently used, learners may encounter it mainly in written texts. Be mindful of its pronunciation; the tone is important for clarity. It’s best to use this word in a poetic or descriptive context, avoiding casual conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 碥 with other stone-related characters like 石 (shí). For example, saying '我喜欢碥的山' (Wǒ xǐhuān biǎn de shān) incorrectly implies a preference for a specific 'stone' instead of saying '我喜欢石头的山' (Wǒ xǐhuān shítou de shān) for 'I like rocky mountains.'

Write 碥

碥

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Frequently Asked Questions about 碥

No, 碥 is more likely to be found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in daily conversation.

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