Meanings of 辫
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AI Study Notes for 辫
辫 (biàn) vs 髻 (jì) — use 辫 for braids or plaits, while 髻 refers specifically to a bun hairstyle.
Be careful not to confuse 辫 (biàn) with other similar words; for example, the word for 'hair' is 发 (fà), which is often used in collocations. The term is informal and typically used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing. Pay attention to the tones and pronunciation, as mispronouncing can lead to confusion.
Although 辫 (biàn) is not currently in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other HSK vocabulary related to hair and beauty, such as 发 (fà - hair) and 美 (měi - beautiful). Focus on practicing both the pronunciation and writing of this character to reinforce your understanding.
Learners often confuse 辫 (biàn) with the character 奔 (bēn), which means to run. For example, saying '我有很多辫' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō bēn) instead of '我有很多辫' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō biàn) can lead to misunderstanding. Always double-check the tone and character used.
Pronunciation of 辫
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Etymology of 辫
thread
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Case file: 辫
- 1The meaning half纟 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half辛 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaythread
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 辫
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How to say a braid or queue in Chinese
“a braid or queue” in Chinese is辫
The character 辫 (biàn) refers to a braid or plait, commonly used to describe hairstyles such as pigtails. It can also denote the action of braiding hair, which is a common practice in various cultures, particularly among women and children. This term can also refer to the historical concept of a queue, a hairstyle worn by men in the Qing dynasty.
When to use 辫
Be careful not to confuse 辫 (biàn) with other similar words; for example, the word for 'hair' is 发 (fà), which is often used in collocations. The term is informal and typically used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing. Pay attention to the tones and pronunciation, as mispronouncing can lead to confusion.
辫 or something close to it
辫 (biàn) vs 髻 (jì) — use 辫 for braids or plaits, while 髻 refers specifically to a bun hairstyle.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 辫 (biàn) with the character 奔 (bēn), which means to run. For example, saying '我有很多辫' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō bēn) instead of '我有很多辫' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō biàn) can lead to misunderstanding. Always double-check the tone and character used.
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Grammar Patterns of 辫
辫 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 3 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.
Complete the Sentence
雪莉抓住他的马尾____，猛地一拽。
Grabbing his ponytail, Shirley gave it a yank.
Example Sentences for 辫 (2)
Word Family of 辫
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Frequently Asked Questions about 辫
The correct pronunciation is 'biàn' with a falling tone.
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