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豳 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
豳bīna Zhou-dynasty stateg, 17 strokes, radical 豕
豳bīnname of an ancient county in Shaanxiunknown, 17 strokes, radical 豕
bīn(Bin1) T1
  1. 1a Zhou-dynasty state
  2. 2name of an ancient county in Shaanxi
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March 24, 2026

豳bīn(Bin1)

The character 豳 (bīn) primarily refers to an ancient state during the Zhou dynasty of China, as well as a historical county located in present-day Shaanxi province. It is less commonly used in modern contexts but can be found in historical texts or discussions about ancient Chinese geography and politics.

Strokes17Radical豕
Cultural Note

The state of 豳 played a role in the feudal system during the Zhou dynasty, which was significant in shaping early Chinese political structures. Understanding this character provides insight into the historical landscape of ancient China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a peaceful ancient state (豳) where a 'Bin' of rice is shared among its citizens. The character 豳 has the radical 豕 (shǐ), which relates to animals, and the component 𠂇, which suggests the idea of a place. Visualize a serene landscape with rice paddies when you think of 豳.

Meanings of 豳

bīn(Bin1)
1a Zhou-dynasty state
2name of an ancient county in Shaanxi
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About 豳

豳Simplified
17Strokes
豕Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 豳

Usage Notes

This character is quite specific and may not be commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Learners should be aware that it may appear in historical or literary texts, so understanding its context is crucial. Avoid confusing it with 彬 (bīn), which also sounds similar but has different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

As 豳 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on recognizing it in historical contexts when studying ancient Chinese culture. Connecting it to other characters related to historical states or regions can enhance retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 豳 in contemporary contexts where it is not applicable, such as in casual conversation about geography. It's essential to recognize its historical significance rather than using it as a general term for places.

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Pronunciation of 豳

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Etymology of 豳

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

Semantic (meaning)山
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Phonetic (sound)豩
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Case file: 豳

  1. 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half豩 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymountain
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 豳?

Decomposition of 豳

IDS Structure⿻山豩
豳Full Character
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山Shan1
outer
豩bin1
inner
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Identify the Components

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How to say a Zhou-dynasty state in Chinese

“a Zhou-dynasty state” in Chinese is豳bīn

The character 豳 (bīn) primarily refers to an ancient state during the Zhou dynasty of China, as well as a historical county located in present-day Shaanxi province. It is less commonly used in modern contexts but can be found in historical texts or discussions about ancient Chinese geography and politics.

When to use 豳

This character is quite specific and may not be commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Learners should be aware that it may appear in historical or literary texts, so understanding its context is crucial. Avoid confusing it with 彬 (bīn), which also sounds similar but has different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 豳 in contemporary contexts where it is not applicable, such as in casual conversation about geography. It's essential to recognize its historical significance rather than using it as a general term for places.

Write 豳

豳

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Word Family of 豳

Words Containing This Character1
豳bīnrefined
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 豳

In modern times, 豳 is primarily of historical interest, denoting an ancient state or county rather than a commonly used term.

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