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March 24, 2026
斐fěi(Fei3)
The character 斐 (fěi) conveys a sense of gracefulness and elegance, often used to describe something that is beautifully arranged or has artistic flair. It can also refer to the surname Fei and is associated with the Greek letter phi (Φ, φ). Common usage contexts include literature, poetry, and descriptions of art or fashion.
Strokes12Radical文Frequency#13886DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, elegance and grace are highly valued traits, often celebrated in poetry and art. The character 斐 can be tied to traditional Chinese aesthetics, reflecting the importance of beauty and refinement in Chinese artistic expressions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a graceful dancer (斐) spinning elegantly on stage, her movements flowing like the strokes of a brush. The character is composed of the radical for 'knife' (刀), suggesting precision in her graceful dance, while the shape resembles a flowing ribbon, symbolizing beauty and elegance.
Meanings of 斐
fěi(Fei3)
1graceful, elegant, beautiful
2phi (Greek letter Φ, φ)
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About 斐
斐Simplified
12Strokes
文Radical
简称abbreviation (abbr.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 斐
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 斐 with similar-sounding characters. It is generally used in more formal contexts related to art or literature; therefore, avoid using it in everyday, casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases like '优雅的斐' (elegant 斐) when describing art or fashion.
HSK Study Tips
Though 斐 is not an HSK level character, students at this level can connect it with other characters that describe beauty and elegance, such as 美 (měi - beautiful) and 雅 (yǎ - elegant). Focus on pronunciation and the character's use in literary contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly write 斐 as 非 (fēi), which means 'not' or 'non-'. Remember that 斐 has a different meaning related to elegance and beauty. Check the character components carefully to avoid confusion.
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Etymology of 斐
Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声å—)~80-90% of characters
Explanation
Phonosemantic compound. 文 represents the meaning and 非 represents the sound.
斐 = 文 + 非. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 斐
IDS Structure⿱非文
斐Full Character
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非Fei1
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文Wen2
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Parts
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How to say graceful, elegant, beautiful in Chinese
“graceful, elegant, beautiful” in Chinese is斐fěi
The character 斐 (fěi) conveys a sense of gracefulness and elegance, often used to describe something that is beautifully arranged or has artistic flair. It can also refer to the surname Fei and is associated with the Greek letter phi (Φ, φ). Common usage contexts include literature, poetry, and descriptions of art or fashion.
When to use 斐
Learners often confuse 斐 with similar-sounding characters. It is generally used in more formal contexts related to art or literature; therefore, avoid using it in everyday, casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases like '优雅的斐' (elegant 斐) when describing art or fashion.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly write 斐 as 非 (fēi), which means 'not' or 'non-'. Remember that 斐 has a different meaning related to elegance and beauty. Check the character components carefully to avoid confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 斐
斐 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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不管以哪种标准来衡量，过去一年都成果____然。
By any standards, the accomplishments of the past year are extraordinary.
