HSK 7, n, 12 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #64178, Very Hard
bì(bi4) T4
1wicker, bamboo
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March 24, 2026
筚(篳)bì(bi4)
The character 筚 (bì) refers to materials made from wicker or bamboo, often used in crafting various items like baskets or mats. It is commonly used in contexts related to traditional Chinese crafts and rural life, highlighting the resourcefulness of using natural materials.
Strokes12Radical⺮Frequency#64178DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Wicker and bamboo crafts are deeply embedded in Chinese culture, often seen in rural communities where these materials are abundant. The use of bamboo is celebrated in Chinese art, symbolizing flexibility and resilience.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bamboo basket, intricately woven, representing the character 筚. The top part of the character resembles the shape of a basket, while the bottom part signifies the plant materials used. Remember 'bì' as 'bamboo basket' to connect the sound and meaning.
Meanings of 筚
bì(bi4)
1wicker, bamboo
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About 筚
筚Simplified
篳Traditional
12Strokes
⺮Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 筚
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bamboo basket, intricately woven, representing the character 筚. The top part of the character resembles the shape of a basket, while the bottom part signifies the plant materials used. Remember 'bì' as 'bamboo basket' to connect the sound and meaning.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 筚 (bì) with similar-sounding characters. This term is more formal and specific, often used in literature or discussions about crafts. Common collocations include 筚子 (bìzi) meaning 'bamboo strips' or 'wicker items.'
HSK Study Tips
Although 筚 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects well to Level 3 themes of everyday materials and crafts. Students should focus on recognizing its components and understanding its use in traditional contexts.
Cultural Note
Wicker and bamboo crafts are deeply embedded in Chinese culture, often seen in rural communities where these materials are abundant. The use of bamboo is celebrated in Chinese art, symbolizing flexibility and resilience.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 筚 as 'bā' instead of 'bì'. Additionally, they might confuse it with other bamboo-related characters like 竹 (zhú), which means 'bamboo' but is not specific to wicker.
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Cultural Notes for 筚
🏮Cultural insight
Wicker and bamboo crafts are deeply embedded in Chinese culture, often seen in rural communities where these materials are abundant. The use of bamboo is celebrated in Chinese art, symbolizing flexibility and resilience.
Word Family of 筚
Words Containing This Character2
筚bìwicker篳
筚路蓝缕the hardships of beginning an undertaking (idiom)篳路藍縷
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Frequently Asked Questions about 筚
Words like 竹 (zhú, bamboo) and 篮 (lán, basket) are related, as they all pertain to materials used in crafting.
While not as commonly used in everyday conversation, 筚 appears in literature and discussions about traditional crafts.
It is pronounced as 'bì', with a falling tone, similar to 'bee' but with a sharper ending.
