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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
偾fènto ruin, to destroy; overthrowng, 11 strokes, radical 亻
偾fènto instigateunknown, 11 strokes, radical 亻
fèn(fen4) T4
  1. 1to ruin, to destroy; overthrown
  2. 2to instigate
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March 24, 2026

偾(僨)fèn(fen4)

The character 偾 (fèn) conveys the idea of destruction or ruin. It can refer to both physical destruction and more abstract forms of downfall, such as the undermining of authority or order. This term is often used in contexts involving conflict, rebellion, or significant negative impact.

Strokes11Radical亻
Cultural Note

The character 偾 is often associated with historical events in China where uprisings or rebellions led to the downfall of dynasties. It reflects a cultural understanding of the fragility of power and the consequences of revolt.

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Imagine a 'fence' (sounds like 'fen') that is meant to protect a garden. If the fence is destroyed (the meaning of 偾), all the plants inside are ruined. Picture the chaos of plants being trampled and the fence lying in pieces, which helps you remember both the sound and the meaning.

Meanings of 偾

fèn(fen4)
1to ruin, to destroy; overthrown
2to instigate
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About 偾

偾Simplified
僨Traditional
11Strokes
亻Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 偾 (fèn) with similar-sounding characters that have more neutral or positive meanings. It is generally used in formal contexts, especially in literature or discussions about politics. Common collocations include '假借' (to instigate) and '破坏' (to destroy).

HSK Study Tips

Since 偾 (fèn) is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on its usage in literature and historical texts to understand its implications. Connecting it with HSK Level 5 verbs related to conflict or destruction can enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 偾 as 'fān' due to its visual similarity to other characters. Remember to pronounce it as 'fèn' to convey the correct meaning of destruction.

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Etymology of 偾

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)贲
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Origin

偾 = 亻 + 贲. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 偾

IDS Structure⿰亻贲
偾Full Character
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亻ren2
left
贲Ben1
right
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Parts

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How to say to ruin, to destroy; overthrown in Chinese

“to ruin, to destroy; overthrown” in Chinese is偾fèn

The character 偾 (fèn) conveys the idea of destruction or ruin. It can refer to both physical destruction and more abstract forms of downfall, such as the undermining of authority or order. This term is often used in contexts involving conflict, rebellion, or significant negative impact.

When to use 偾

Be careful not to confuse 偾 (fèn) with similar-sounding characters that have more neutral or positive meanings. It is generally used in formal contexts, especially in literature or discussions about politics. Common collocations include '假借' (to instigate) and '破坏' (to destroy).

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 偾 as 'fān' due to its visual similarity to other characters. Remember to pronounce it as 'fèn' to convey the correct meaning of destruction.

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Word Family of 偾

Words Containing This Character1
偾fènto ruin僨

Frequently Asked Questions about 偾

While both words imply destruction, 偾 has a more political or social connotation, often involving an overthrow or instigation, whereas 破坏 simply means to damage or ruin.

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