The character 箅 (bì) refers to a type of a wooden or bamboo frame used for drying or storing items, particularly in traditional Chinese agriculture. It can also imply a structure that helps organize or support various objects, often seen in rural settings or during harvest seasons.
14 strokes, radical ⺮, Very Hard
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March 24, 2026
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The character 箅 (bì) refers to a type of a wooden or bamboo frame used for drying or storing items, particularly in traditional Chinese agriculture. It can also imply a structure that helps organize or support various objects, often seen in rural settings or during harvest seasons.
Strokes14Radical⺮Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The use of bamboo frames like 箅 has deep roots in traditional Chinese agricultural practices, reflecting the importance of bamboo in Chinese culture, not only for construction but also for food processing.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bamboo frame standing tall, holding freshly harvested rice. The shape of the character 箅 resembles a grid, much like the frame, which helps to organize the rice as it dries in the sun. The 'bì' sound can be associated with 'beating' the rice to separate the grains, connecting both sound and meaning.
About 箅
箅Simplified
Traditional
14Strokes
⺮Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 箅
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bamboo frame standing tall, holding freshly harvested rice. The shape of the character 箅 resembles a grid, much like the frame, which helps to organize the rice as it dries in the sun. The 'bì' sound can be associated with 'beating' the rice to separate the grains, connecting both sound and meaning.
Usage Notes
This character is relatively specialized and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It's more likely to appear in agricultural or historical contexts. Learners should be aware that using it in casual speech might not be understood by all speakers.
HSK Study Tips
Since 箅 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on understanding its components, especially the radical '竹' (bamboo), which frequently appears in other HSK words. This can help in recognizing other related terms in the context of nature and agriculture.
Cultural Note
The use of bamboo frames like 箅 has deep roots in traditional Chinese agricultural practices, reflecting the importance of bamboo in Chinese culture, not only for construction but also for food processing.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 箅 with other similar characters like 篦 (bì), which means 'comb.' It's important to remember that 箅 specifically refers to a frame for drying, while 篦 is related to hair styling.
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Cultural Notes for 箅
🏮Cultural insight
The use of bamboo frames like 箅 has deep roots in traditional Chinese agricultural practices, reflecting the importance of bamboo in Chinese culture, not only for construction but also for food processing.
Frequently Asked Questions about 箅
It refers to a bamboo or wooden frame used for drying or storing crops.
No, it is more specialized and is typically found in agricultural contexts.
It is pronounced as 'bì', with a sharp, falling tone.
