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蔽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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蔽
bì
to cover
v, 14 strokes, radical 艹, rank #30122, Very Hard
蔽
bì
to shield
v, 14 strokes, radical 艹, rank #30122, Very Hard
蔽
bì
to screen
v, 14 strokes, radical 艹, rank #30122, Very Hard
蔽
bì
to conceal
v, 14 strokes, radical 艹, rank #30122, Very Hard
蔽
bì
to cover, to hide, to shelter
v, 14 strokes, radical 艹, rank #30122, Very Hard
bì(bi4)bi T4
1to cover
2to shield
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March 24, 2026
蔽bì(bi4)
The character 蔽 (bì) means to cover or conceal something from view. It is commonly used in contexts where something is shielded or hidden, often implying protection or secrecy. This term can apply to both physical objects and abstract concepts, such as emotions or information.
Strokes14Radical艹Frequency#30122DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of shielding or covering can relate to the value of modesty and discretion. For example, the idea of '蔽日' is often used in poetry to describe the beauty of nature and how it can obscure or protect what lies beneath.
Memory tip
Imagine a large leaf (the radical '艹' on top) covering a small creature below it, shielding it from danger. The sound 'bì' can be remembered by thinking of a bee buzzing quietly beneath the leaf, effectively hiding from predators.
Meanings of 蔽
bì(bi4)
1to cover
2to shield
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About 蔽
蔽Simplified
14Strokes
艹Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#30122Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
遮 (zhē) — use 蔽 (bì) when emphasizing concealment for protection or secrecy, while 遮 (zhē) focuses more on blocking or obstructing view.
Usage Notes
Learners should be cautious not to confuse 蔽 with the similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is generally used in more formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '蔽日' (to block the sun) and '蔽护' (to protect).
HSK Study Tips
While 蔽 is not on the HSK list, it shares components with other characters like '掩' (to cover) and '遮' (to shield). Students at this level should focus on the nuances of meaning and usage that separate these characters, enhancing their vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蔽 with 遮 (zhē) or 掩 (yǎn), thinking they are interchangeable. For instance, saying '他蔽住了秘密' (He covered the secret) is incorrect; it should be '他掩住了秘密' (He concealed the secret).
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蔽 = 艹 + 敝. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 蔽
IDS Structure⿱艹敝
蔽Full character
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艹cao3
top
敝bi4
bottom
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Parts
Which of these is part of 蔽?
How to say to cover in Chinese
“to cover” in Chinese is蔽bì
The character 蔽 (bì) means to cover or conceal something from view. It is commonly used in contexts where something is shielded or hidden, often implying protection or secrecy. This term can apply to both physical objects and abstract concepts, such as emotions or information.
When to use 蔽
Learners should be cautious not to confuse 蔽 with the similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is generally used in more formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '蔽日' (to block the sun) and '蔽护' (to protect).
蔽 or something close to it
遮 (zhē) — use 蔽 (bì) when emphasizing concealment for protection or secrecy, while 遮 (zhē) focuses more on blocking or obstructing view.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 蔽 with 遮 (zhē) or 掩 (yǎn), thinking they are interchangeable. For instance, saying '他蔽住了秘密' (He covered the secret) is incorrect; it should be '他掩住了秘密' (He concealed the secret).
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蔽
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Grammar patterns of 蔽
蔽 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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可能是愤怒蒙____了他的眼睛，也可能是他判断有误。
Perhaps anger had clouded his vision, perhaps his judgment had been faulty.
Example sentences for 蔽 (10)
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可能是愤怒蒙蔽了他的眼睛，也可能是他判断有误。
kěnéng shì fènnù mēng bì le tā de yǎnjing， yě kěnéng shì tā pànduàn yǒu wù。
Perhaps anger had clouded his vision, perhaps his judgment had been faulty.
2
这里的海岸线属于世界上最无遮蔽的一段了。
zhèlǐ de hǎi’àn xiàn shǔyú shìjiè shàng zuì wú zhē bì de yī duàn le。
This is some of the most exposed coastline in the world.
3
我真蠢，居然被他的胡乱吹嘘给蒙蔽了。
wǒ zhēn chǔn， jūrán bèi tā de húluàn chuī xū gěi mēng bì le。
I'd been a fool letting him snow me with his big ideas.
