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繽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
繽bīnabundant, diverse, variegatedx, 20 strokes, radical 糹
bīn(bin1) T1
  1. 1abundant, diverse, variegated
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March 24, 2026

繽bīn(bin1)

The character 繽 (bīn) conveys the idea of abundance and diversity, often used to describe a vibrant mix or variety of things. It can refer to colorful displays, rich experiences, or a multitude of elements that come together harmoniously.

Strokes20Radical糹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of diversity is often celebrated in festivals, such as the colorful displays during the Lantern Festival where various designs and colors symbolize joy and togetherness.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful garden filled with a myriad of flowers, each a different color and type. The character 繽 has the radical '纟' (silk), suggesting intricacy and variety, while the rest of the character evokes the image of these flowers blooming abundantly.

Meanings of 繽

bīn(bin1)
1abundant, diverse, variegated
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About 繽

繽Simplified
20Strokes
糹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 繽

Quick Contrast

繁 (fán) - use 繽 (bīn) to emphasize a vibrant mix or variety, whereas 繁 (fán) focuses on complexity or multiplicity without the same connotation of colorfulness.

Usage Notes

This character is typically used in more formal contexts, such as literature or artistic descriptions. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you use it to emphasize diversity and richness rather than mere quantity.

HSK Study Tips

As 繽 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on its usage in descriptive contexts. Connecting it with HSK Level 3 words like '多' (duō, many) and '颜色' (yánsè, color) could help reinforce its meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 繽 with the character 繁 (fán, which means numerous or complicated). For instance, saying '这花园很繁' (This garden is very complicated) is incorrect; it should be '这花园很繽' (This garden is very colorful).

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Pronunciation of 繽

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Etymology of 繽

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

Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 宾 represents the sound. Simplified form of 繽.

Memory Hint

thread

Semantic (meaning)糹
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Phonetic (sound)賓
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Jason Etymology Detective

Case file: 繽

Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 宾 represents the sound. Simplified form of 繽.

  1. 1The meaning half糹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half賓 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaythread
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 繽?

Decomposition of 繽

IDS Structure⿰糹賓
繽Full Character
=
糹si1
left
賓bin1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 繽?

How to say abundant, diverse, variegated in Chinese

“abundant, diverse, variegated” in Chinese is繽bīn

The character 繽 (bīn) conveys the idea of abundance and diversity, often used to describe a vibrant mix or variety of things. It can refer to colorful displays, rich experiences, or a multitude of elements that come together harmoniously.

When to use 繽

This character is typically used in more formal contexts, such as literature or artistic descriptions. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you use it to emphasize diversity and richness rather than mere quantity.

繽 or something close to it

繁 (fán) - use 繽 (bīn) to emphasize a vibrant mix or variety, whereas 繁 (fán) focuses on complexity or multiplicity without the same connotation of colorfulness.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 繽 with the character 繁 (fán, which means numerous or complicated). For instance, saying '这花园很繁' (This garden is very complicated) is incorrect; it should be '这花园很繽' (This garden is very colorful).

Write 繽

繽

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Word Family of 繽

Words Containing This Character5
缤纷bīnfēnvast and various繽紛
五彩缤纷all the colors in profusion (idiom); a garish display五彩繽紛
缤bīnhelter-skelter繽
色彩缤纷all the colors in profusion (idiom); a garish display色彩繽紛
五色缤纷all the colors in profusion (idiom); a garish display五色繽紛
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Compound Meaning

What does 缤纷 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 繽

It is pronounced as 'bīn'.

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