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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
邴bǐngsurname Bingunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
邴bǐnghappyunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
邴bǐngan ancient city; pleased, happy; surnamenr, 7 strokes, radical 阝
bǐng(Bing3)bing T3
  1. 1surname Bing
  2. 2happy
Also a Chinese surname, Bing — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

邴bǐng(Bing3)

邴 (bǐng) is a character that primarily refers to an ancient city and can also denote happiness or pleasure. It is a less common surname in Chinese culture. In modern usage, it may appear in historical texts or discussions about ancient places.

Strokes7Radical阝
Cultural note

邴 is associated with the ancient state of Jin, reflecting the rich historical tapestry of Chinese civilization. Understanding this character can deepen appreciation for China's historical geography and the significance of place names.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'happy' city surrounded by walls. The character 邴 has a structure that looks like a gate (阝) combined with a 'happy face' (心) hidden within it, reminding you of a joyful place. Picture yourself entering this city, feeling pleased and joyful, as you recall the pronunciation 'bǐng'.

Meanings of 邴

bǐng(Bing3)
1happy
2an ancient city; pleased, happy; surname
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About 邴

邴Simplified
7Strokes
阝Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

邴 is rarely used in everyday conversation; learners should be cautious of its formal context. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters or misusing its meanings. Be mindful that it is not used in everyday greetings or casual settings.

HSK Study Tips

While 邴 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners at higher levels should recognize it as a historical reference. It can be helpful to connect this character with other place names or surnames that they may encounter in literature or historical texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 邴 with similar characters like 并 (bìng), which means 'and' or 'to combine'. It's important to note the different meanings and contexts for each character to avoid misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 邴

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

city

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)丙
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Origin

邴 = 阝 + 丙. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 邴

IDS Structure⿰丙阝
邴Full character
=
丙bing3
left
阝yi4
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 邴?

How to say surname Bing in Chinese

“surname Bing” in Chinese is邴bǐng

邴 (bǐng) is a character that primarily refers to an ancient city and can also denote happiness or pleasure. It is a less common surname in Chinese culture. In modern usage, it may appear in historical texts or discussions about ancient places.

When to use 邴

邴 is rarely used in everyday conversation; learners should be cautious of its formal context. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters or misusing its meanings. Be mindful that it is not used in everyday greetings or casual settings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 邴 with similar characters like 并 (bìng), which means 'and' or 'to combine'. It's important to note the different meanings and contexts for each character to avoid misunderstandings.

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Word Family of 邴

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邴bǐnghappy

Frequently Asked Questions about 邴

邴 refers to an ancient city and can imply happiness, along with being a surname.

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