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March 24, 2026
蓽bì(bi4)
The character 蓽 (bì) refers to a type of bean, specifically associated with Piper longtum, a plant known for its culinary and medicinal uses. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in specific contexts related to botany or traditional Chinese medicine.
Strokes14Radical艹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, various plants and beans, including those like 蓽, are valued for their unique properties and roles in health and wellness, reflecting the deep connection between nature and health in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'bean' growing in a 'bush' (the radical '艹' meaning plant). Visualize a chef using these special beans in a dish, which helps you remember that 蓽 sounds like 'bì' and relates to plants and food.
Meanings of 蓽
bì(bi4)
1a kind of bean; Piper longtum
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About 蓽
蓽Simplified
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艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'bean' growing in a 'bush' (the radical '艹' meaning plant). Visualize a chef using these special beans in a dish, which helps you remember that 蓽 sounds like 'bì' and relates to plants and food.
Usage Notes
This character is rarely used in casual conversation, which may lead learners to misuse it in everyday contexts. It is more appropriate in formal discussions about plants or in academic texts. Be careful with the tones; 'bì' should not be confused with similar-sounding words in Mandarin.
HSK Study Tips
Although 蓽 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it expands learners' understanding of specialized terminology. Focus on the context in which such botanical terms might appear, often in advanced texts or discussions about agriculture and herbal medicine.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, various plants and beans, including those like 蓽, are valued for their unique properties and roles in health and wellness, reflecting the deep connection between nature and health in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 蓽 with similar characters or mispronounce it, such as saying 'bǐ' instead of 'bì'. Another mistake is using it in informal contexts where it does not fit, like trying to order food at a restaurant.
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Cultural Notes for 蓽
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In traditional Chinese medicine, various plants and beans, including those like 蓽, are valued for their unique properties and roles in health and wellness, reflecting the deep connection between nature and health in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 蓽
Words Containing This Character3
蓬荜生辉see also 蓬蓽生光|蓬荜生光[péngbìshēngguāng]蓬蓽生輝
荜bìbean蓽
蓬门荜户humble home蓬門蓽戶
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Compound Meaning
What does 蓬荜生辉 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 蓽
蓽 is primarily used in the context of traditional Chinese medicine and culinary practices involving specific beans.
No, 蓽 is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it is more specialized.
