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March 24, 2026
邳pī(Pi1)
The character 邳 (pī) primarily refers to a historical place in the ancient state of Lu, which is now part of modern Jiangsu province. It can also be a surname, Pi, and is associated with a county from the Han dynasty. In contemporary contexts, it appears less frequently but retains its historical significance.
Strokes7Radical阝Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
邳 is historically significant as it relates to the ancient state of Lu, known for its Confucian heritage. This character can lead to discussions about the role of location in Chinese history and the significance of surnames in societal structure.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person from the ancient state of Lu sitting on a 'pi' (pea) pod, which symbolizes their roots. The character 邳 looks like a house (阝) next to a person (口), suggesting a connection to a specific place where people lived.
Meanings of 邳
pī(Pi1)
1a department in the state of Lu
2Han dynasty county in modern Jiangsu
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邳Simplified
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地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person from the ancient state of Lu sitting on a 'pi' (pea) pod, which symbolizes their roots. The character 邳 looks like a house (阝) next to a person (口), suggesting a connection to a specific place where people lived.
Usage Notes
Due to its specificity, 邳 is rarely used in everyday conversation, making it more common in historical texts or genealogical contexts. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding surnames or locations, so it's important to pay attention to context.
HSK Study Tips
While 邳 is not included in HSK, understanding this character can enrich knowledge of Chinese history and geography. Students should focus on recognizing it in historical texts or when studying surnames.
Cultural Note
邳 is historically significant as it relates to the ancient state of Lu, known for its Confucian heritage. This character can lead to discussions about the role of location in Chinese history and the significance of surnames in societal structure.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 邳 with other characters that sound similar, such as '皮' (pí, skin) or '佩' (pèi, to wear). It's important to practice distinguishing these characters based on context and pronunciation.
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Cultural Notes for 邳
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邳 is historically significant as it relates to the ancient state of Lu, known for its Confucian heritage. This character can lead to discussions about the role of location in Chinese history and the significance of surnames in societal structure.
Word Family of 邳
Words Containing This Character4
邳pīsurname Pi
邳州Pizhou city in Xuzhou 徐州[Xúzhōu], Jiangsu
邳州市Pizhou city in Xuzhou 徐州[Xúzhōu], Jiangsu
邳县Pi county in Jiangsu邳縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 邳
No, 邳 is quite rare in modern usage and is mostly found in historical or genealogical contexts.
While it is primarily a surname, it can occasionally appear in given names, but this is uncommon.
邳 is pronounced as 'pī', and it can sometimes be mispronounced as 'peí'.
