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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
駢piána team of horses; to associate; to joinx, 16 strokes, radical 馬
pián(pian2)pian T2
  1. 1a team of horses; to associate; to join
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March 24, 2026

駢pián(pian2)

The character 駢 (pián) primarily refers to a team of horses, often symbolizing partnership or collaboration. It can also imply the act of associating or joining together, making it relevant in contexts related to teamwork or collective efforts.

Strokes16Radical馬
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, horses symbolize strength and loyalty, often used in idioms to represent teamwork and collaboration, especially in historical contexts like military strategies.

Memory tip

Imagine two horses (the radical 馬 meaning horse) running side by side in perfect harmony. The sound 'pián' can be remembered by picturing them 'pairing' up, emphasizing the concept of joining or associating.

Meanings of 駢

pián(pian2)
1a team of horses; to associate; to join
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About 駢

駢Simplified
16Strokes
馬Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 駢 with similar characters that involve horses but have different meanings. It is generally used in formal contexts, especially in literature, and is less common in everyday conversation. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing the first tone can alter meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 駢 is not included in the HSK levels, students familiar with HSK vocabulary related to animals (like 馬) may find it helpful to learn this character in conjunction with related words about teamwork or partnership.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 駢 with 騙 (piàn, to deceive) due to similar pronunciation. Remember, 駢 is associated with horses and teamwork, while 騙 has a negative connotation of trickery.

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Etymology of 駢

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

A team of horses 馬 working together 并

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Decomposition of 駢

IDS Structure⿰馬并
駢Full character
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馬ma3
left
并bing4
right
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How to say a team of horses; to associate; to join in Chinese

“a team of horses; to associate; to join” in Chinese is駢pián

The character 駢 (pián) primarily refers to a team of horses, often symbolizing partnership or collaboration. It can also imply the act of associating or joining together, making it relevant in contexts related to teamwork or collective efforts.

When to use 駢

Common mistakes include confusing 駢 with similar characters that involve horses but have different meanings. It is generally used in formal contexts, especially in literature, and is less common in everyday conversation. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing the first tone can alter meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 駢 with 騙 (piàn, to deceive) due to similar pronunciation. Remember, 駢 is associated with horses and teamwork, while 騙 has a negative connotation of trickery.

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Word Family of 駢

Words containing this character2
骈piánto be side by side駢
骈体parallel prose (ancient literary style)駢體
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In modern usage, 駢 can refer to collaborations or partnerships, especially in literature or formal discussions.

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