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AI Study Notes for 裨
Be careful not to confuse 裨 (bì) with similar characters that have different meanings, such as 皮 (pí), which means skin. This word is more formal and is often used in literary or academic contexts. Common collocations include 裨益 (bìyì), meaning to benefit or advantage.
While 裨 is not part of any HSK level, it can be connected to words at higher levels that discuss benefits or advantages, such as 利益 (lìyì) meaning profit. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in more advanced texts.
Learners often confuse 裨 with benefits in more casual terms, using it inappropriately in everyday conversations. For example, saying 裨 can mean 'help' in casual contexts is inaccurate; instead, use 帮助 (bāngzhù) for everyday help.
Pronunciation of 裨
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Etymology of 裨
Clothing 衤 for the poor 卑; 卑 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 裨
- 1The giveawayClothing 衤 for the poor 卑; 卑 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record aspictographic — someone drew the thing itself.
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How to say to aid, to benefit, to help, to supplement in Chinese
“to aid, to benefit, to help, to supplement” in Chinese is裨
The character 裨 (bì) refers to something that aids, benefits, or supplements another. It is often used in contexts where a secondary or supplementary contribution is made, conveying a sense of advantage or profit. In certain contexts, it can also denote a person's surname, Pi.
When to use 裨
Be careful not to confuse 裨 (bì) with similar characters that have different meanings, such as 皮 (pí), which means skin. This word is more formal and is often used in literary or academic contexts. Common collocations include 裨益 (bìyì), meaning to benefit or advantage.
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Learners often confuse 裨 with benefits in more casual terms, using it inappropriately in everyday conversations. For example, saying 裨 can mean 'help' in casual contexts is inaccurate; instead, use 帮助 (bāngzhù) for everyday help.
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Grammar Patterns of 裨
裨 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 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.
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换个地方或许对你大有____益。
A change of scenery might do you the power of good.
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Word Family of 裨
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Frequently Asked Questions about 裨
It can mean something like 'His advice was a 裨 to my success,' indicating that it provided beneficial aid.
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