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埄 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
埄běngdust storm; dust in the windzg, 10 strokes, radical 土
埄běnglandmark used during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 土
埄fēngdust storm; dust in the windzg, 10 strokes, radical 土
埄fēnglandmark used during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 土
běng(beng3)
primary
T3
  1. 1dust storm; dust in the wind
  2. 2landmark used during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD)
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March 24, 2026

埄běng(beng3)

The character 埄 (běng) refers to a dust storm or the fine dust carried by the wind. It also signifies a historical landmark used during the Song Dynasty, indicating its cultural significance in that era. In modern usage, it is less common and may be found in historical contexts or literature.

Strokes10Radical土
Cultural Note

The character 埄 is tied to the Song Dynasty, a period known for advancements in culture and technology. Dust storms during this time could affect agriculture and daily life, making this character a reminder of historical environmental challenges.

Memory Tip

Imagine a whirlwind of dust swirling around a landmark from the Song Dynasty, representing the character 埄. The phonetic 'běng' sounds like 'bang,' which you might hear when dust storms hit hard, adding to the vivid imagery of the scene.

Meanings of 埄

běng(beng3)
primary
1dust storm; dust in the wind
2landmark used during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD)
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About 埄

埄Simplified
10Strokes
土Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 埄

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 埄 with similar characters, especially when writing. It is more commonly used in literary contexts rather than spoken language, so be cautious about its formality. Remember that it may not be widely recognized outside historical discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Since 埄 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on its components and historical significance to understand its context. Connect it with similar characters related to nature and weather phenomena, like 风 (fēng, wind) and 雾 (wù, fog).

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 埄 with other dust-related characters like 沙 (shā, sand) or 风 (fēng, wind). Ensure that you practice writing and pronouncing it distinctly to avoid mix-ups.

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Pronunciation of 埄

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Etymology of 埄

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

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)夆
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Case file: 埄

  1. 1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half夆 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayearth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 埄?

Decomposition of 埄

IDS Structure⿰土夆
埄Full Character
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土Tu3
left
夆feng2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 埄?

How to say dust storm; dust in the wind in Chinese

“dust storm; dust in the wind” in Chinese is埄běng

The character 埄 (běng) refers to a dust storm or the fine dust carried by the wind. It also signifies a historical landmark used during the Song Dynasty, indicating its cultural significance in that era. In modern usage, it is less common and may be found in historical contexts or literature.

When to use 埄

Learners often confuse 埄 with similar characters, especially when writing. It is more commonly used in literary contexts rather than spoken language, so be cautious about its formality. Remember that it may not be widely recognized outside historical discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 埄 with other dust-related characters like 沙 (shā, sand) or 风 (fēng, wind). Ensure that you practice writing and pronouncing it distinctly to avoid mix-ups.

Write 埄

埄

Practice writing 埄 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 埄

Words Containing This Character1
埄běngdust storm
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Compound Meaning

What does 埄 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 埄

No, 埄 is more of a historical term and is rarely used in contemporary language.

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