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碚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
碚bèisuburbg, 13 strokes, radical 石
碚bèi(used in place names)unknown, 13 strokes, radical 石
bèi(bei4) T4
  1. 1suburb
  2. 2(used in place names)
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March 24, 2026

碚bèi(bei4)

The character 碚 (bèi) refers to a suburb or an area outside of a city, often used in the context of place names in China. It signifies a location that is typically residential or less urbanized compared to the city center, indicating a more tranquil environment.

Strokes13Radical石
Cultural Note

In China, suburbs are rapidly developing as urban areas expand, reflecting a shift in lifestyle for many city dwellers seeking more space and nature, which is represented by the character 碚 in various suburban names.

Memory Tip

Imagine a peaceful suburb where the sound of a 'bèi' (bay) can be heard. The character 碚 combines the radical for stone (石) which might remind you of solid, grounded homes in the suburb, with the phonetic component that sounds like 'bèi'. Picture a quiet bay with houses nestled beside it.

Meanings of 碚

bèi(bei4)
1suburb
2(used in place names)
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About 碚

碚Simplified
13Strokes
石Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 碚

Usage Notes

This character is specifically used in geographical names and may not be used in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; always pay attention to the context in which it appears.

HSK Study Tips

While 碚 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners can connect this character with other place-related vocabulary, enhancing their geographic terminology. Pay attention to how this character appears in various place names as you expand your knowledge of locations in China.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 碚 with similar characters like 北 (běi), which means 'north'. Always remember that 碚 relates to suburbs and is used in specific names, while 北 is directional.

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Etymology of 碚

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

stone

Semantic (meaning)石
+
Phonetic (sound)咅
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Origin

碚 = 石 + 咅. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 碚

IDS Structure⿰石咅
碚Full Character
=
石dan4
left
咅pou3
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 碚?

How to say suburb in Chinese

“suburb” in Chinese is碚bèi

The character 碚 (bèi) refers to a suburb or an area outside of a city, often used in the context of place names in China. It signifies a location that is typically residential or less urbanized compared to the city center, indicating a more tranquil environment.

When to use 碚

This character is specifically used in geographical names and may not be used in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; always pay attention to the context in which it appears.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 碚 with similar characters like 北 (běi), which means 'north'. Always remember that 碚 relates to suburbs and is used in specific names, while 北 is directional.

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Word Family of 碚

Words Containing This Character2
碚bèi(used in place names)
北碚区Beibei district of central Chongqing municipality, formerly in Sichuan北碚區
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Words with 碚

What does 北碚区 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 碚

No, 碚 is primarily used in geographical contexts and is more likely to be found in place names.

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