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饼
bǐng
round flat cake
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, radical 饣, rank #1714, Hard
饼
bǐng
cookie
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, radical 饣, rank #1714, Hard
饼
bǐng
cake
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, radical 饣, rank #1714, Hard
饼
bǐng
pastry
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, radical 饣, rank #1714, Hard
饼
bǐng
rice-cake, pastry, biscuit
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, radical 饣, rank #1714, Hard
bǐng(bing3)bing T3
1round flat cake
2cookie
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March 24, 2026
饼(餅)bǐng(bing3)
饼 (bǐng) refers to a round, flat cake or pastry that can be made from various ingredients, often used in both savory and sweet dishes. Commonly found in Chinese cuisine, it can refer to items like pancakes, cookies, or rice cakes, and is typically enjoyed as a snack or part of a meal.
Strokes9Radical饣Frequency#1714DifficultyHard
Cultural note
饼 is a staple in many regional Chinese cuisines, such as the famous scallion pancake (葱油饼) from northern China. It reflects the importance of wheat-based foods in areas where rice is less prevalent.
Memory tip
Think of a 'biscuit' or 'cake' that is 'flat' and 'round', resembling a coin. The character 饼 is made up of the radical 食 (food) at the top, indicating its relation to edibles, and the phonetic component '扁' (biǎn), which adds to the idea of something flat.
Meanings of 饼
bǐng(bing3)
1round flat cake
2cookie
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About 饼
饼Simplified
餅Traditional
9Strokes
饣Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1714Frequency Rank
张Measure Word
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
饼 (bǐng) vs 蛋糕 (dàngāo) — use 饼 for flat cakes or pastries, while 蛋糕 refers specifically to layered cakes.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tones when saying 饼, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words. In casual contexts, it can be used interchangeably with terms like 蛋糕 (cake) or 饼干 (biscuit), but in formal contexts, it’s best to specify the exact type of 饼 to avoid ambiguity.
HSK Study Tips
饼 is not currently on the official HSK list, but it connects to HSK vocabulary related to food and meals. Students should focus on the various culinary contexts in which 饼 is used to enhance their understanding of Chinese cuisine.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 饼 with other similar words, such as 蛋糕 (dàn gāo, cake) or 面包 (miàn bāo, bread). For example, saying '我想要一个蛋饼' (I want an egg cake) instead of '我想要一个饼' is incorrect unless you are specifically referring to an egg pancake.
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饼 = 饣 + 并. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 饼
IDS Structure⿰饣并
饼Full character
=
饣shi2
left
并bing4
right
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Parts
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How to say round flat cake in Chinese
“round flat cake” in Chinese is饼bǐng
饼 (bǐng) refers to a round, flat cake or pastry that can be made from various ingredients, often used in both savory and sweet dishes. Commonly found in Chinese cuisine, it can refer to items like pancakes, cookies, or rice cakes, and is typically enjoyed as a snack or part of a meal.
When to use 饼
Be cautious with the tones when saying 饼, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words. In casual contexts, it can be used interchangeably with terms like 蛋糕 (cake) or 饼干 (biscuit), but in formal contexts, it’s best to specify the exact type of 饼 to avoid ambiguity.
饼 or something close to it
饼 (bǐng) vs 蛋糕 (dàngāo) — use 饼 for flat cakes or pastries, while 蛋糕 refers specifically to layered cakes.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 饼 with other similar words, such as 蛋糕 (dàn gāo, cake) or 面包 (miàn bāo, bread). For example, saying '我想要一个蛋饼' (I want an egg cake) instead of '我想要一个饼' is incorrect unless you are specifically referring to an egg pancake.
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Grammar patterns of 饼
饼 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 5 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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他靠用货车卖薄____勉强度日。
He made a living of sorts selling pancakes from a van.
Common confusions with 饼
饼vs饥
jī
饼 and 饥 share the radical 饣 but have different meanings.
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Example sentences for 饼 (10)
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1
他靠用货车卖薄饼勉强度日。
tā kào yòng huòchē mài báo bǐng miǎnqiǎng dù rì。
He made a living of sorts selling pancakes from a van.
2
他禁不住想所有这些不过是“画饼充饥”的空话而已。
tā jīnbuzhù xiǎng suǒyǒu zhèxiē búguò shì“ huà bǐng chōng jī” de kōng huà éryǐ。
He can't help thinking it's all just "pie in the sky" talk.
3
用一把快刀切去多余的饼皮。
yòng yī bǎ kuài dāo qiē qù duōyú de bǐng pí。
Trim off the excess pastry using a sharp knife.
4
定量供应很久以前就结束了饼干过剩的状况。
dìngliàng gōngyìng hěn jiǔ yǐqián jiù jiéshù le bǐnggān guòshèng de zhuàngkuàng。
Rationing had put an end to a surfeit of biscuits long ago.
5
他把剩下的饼干和奶酪一扫而光。
tā bǎ shèngxià de bǐnggān hé nǎilào yī sǎo ér guāng。
He wolfed down the rest of the biscuit and cheese.
Place the omelette under a gentle grill until the top is set.
7
他讨厌吃伦敦卖的难以下咽的比萨饼。
tā tǎoyàn chī lún dūn mài de nányǐ xià yàn de bǐ sà bǐng。
He was disgusted with the stodgy pizzas on sale in London.
8
他在鱼钩上装了点馅饼作钓饵。
tā zài yú gōu shàng zhuāng le diǎn xiàn bǐng zuō diào ěr。
He baited his hook with pie.
9
西比尔接连吃了3块饼干。
xī bǐ ěr jiēlián chī le3 kuài bǐnggān。
Sybil ate three biscuits, one after the other.
10
他和儿子劳伦斯分吃了一张比萨饼。
tā hé érzi láo lún Sī fēn chī le yī zhāng bǐ sà bǐng。
He shared a pizza with his son Laurence.
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Cultural Notes for 饼
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饼在中国文化中有着悠久的历史，不同地区有不同种类的饼，比如北京的煎饼和广东的月饼。
Word Family of 饼
Words containing this character20
饼bǐngcookie餅
饼干bǐnggānbiscuit餅乾
馅饼xiànbǐngpie餡餅
月饼yuèbingmooncake (esp. for the Mid-Autumn Festival)月餅
煎饼jiānbǐngpancake煎餅
薄饼báobǐngpancake薄餅
烧饼shāobingbaked sesame seed-coated cake燒餅
肉饼ròubǐngmeat patty肉餅
大饼dàbǐnglarge flat bread大餅
粉饼fěnbǐngcompact (cosmetics)粉餅
比萨饼bǐsàbǐngpizza (loanword)比薩餅
玉米饼yùmǐbǐngcorn cake玉米餅
糕饼gāobǐngcakes糕餅
烙饼làobǐngpancake烙餅
油饼yóubǐngdeep-fried doughcake油餅
饼子bǐngzimaize or millet pancake餅子
铁饼tiěbǐngdiscus throw鐵餅
柿饼shìbǐngdried persimmon柿餅
饼屋bǐngwūbakery餅屋
春饼chūnbǐngspring pancake, a Chinese flatbread wrap春餅
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Frequently asked questions about 饼
In Chinese cuisine, there are various types of 饼 (bǐng) such as mooncakes, scallion pancakes, and baked flatbreads. Each type has its unique ingredients and preparation methods, reflecting different regional tastes.
You can use 饼 (bǐng) in sentences to refer to specific types of cakes or pastries. For example, you might say, '我喜欢吃葱油饼' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī cōngyóubǐng), which means 'I like to eat scallion pancakes.'
饼 (bǐng) refers to a round flat cake or pastry commonly found in Chinese cuisine. It can also mean a type of cookie or cake. Different regions may have their own variations, such as mooncakes or scallion pancakes.
Common types of 饼 include pancakes (煎饼), rice cakes (米饼), and various cookies (饼干). Each type has its own unique ingredients and preparation methods.
饼 can be both sweet and savory, depending on the ingredients used. For example, scallion pancakes are savory, while mooncakes are sweet.
When ordering 饼, specify the type you want, such as ‘葱油饼’ (scallion pancake) or ‘饼干’ (cookies) to avoid confusion.
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