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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
篚fěiround covered-basketg, 16 strokes, radical ⺮
篚fěiround covered basketunknown, 16 strokes, radical ⺮
fěi(fei3) T3
  1. 1round covered-basket
  2. 2round covered basket
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March 24, 2026

篚fěi(fei3)

The character 篚 (fěi) refers to a round, covered basket traditionally used for storage or carrying items. This type of basket is often associated with rural life and agriculture in China, emphasizing practicality and craftsmanship in everyday objects.

Strokes16Radical⺮
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, baskets like the 篚 are not just utilitarian but also reflect the artistry of local craftsmanship, often seen in festivals or market scenes. They symbolize the deep connection between Chinese people and their agricultural roots.

Memory Tip

Imagine a round basket with a lid, like a treasure chest for fruits. The top part of the character, '竹' (bamboo), suggests that it is made from bamboo, while the bottom part '匚' resembles a lid covering the basket, helping you remember both its shape and utility.

Meanings of 篚

fěi(fei3)
1round covered-basket
2round covered basket
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About 篚

篚Simplified
16Strokes
⺮Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

篚 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may be more frequently encountered in literature or historical texts. Be cautious of tone; mispronouncing it as 'fèi' could lead to confusion with other words. It can be used in phrases related to storage or agriculture.

HSK Study Tips

Though 篚 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to HSK Level 5 words related to traditional crafts or household items. Students should focus on recognizing this character in texts discussing rural life or traditional practices.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 篚 with other basket-related characters like 篓 (lǒu), which means 'basket' but is not covered. Remember, 篚 specifically denotes a round covered basket.

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Etymology of 篚

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

bamboo

Semantic (meaning)⺮
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Phonetic (sound)匪
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Origin

篚 = ⺮ + 匪. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 篚

IDS Structure⿱⺮匪
篚Full Character
=
⺮zhu2
top
匪fei3
bottom
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Parts

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How to say round covered-basket in Chinese

“round covered-basket” in Chinese is篚fěi

The character 篚 (fěi) refers to a round, covered basket traditionally used for storage or carrying items. This type of basket is often associated with rural life and agriculture in China, emphasizing practicality and craftsmanship in everyday objects.

When to use 篚

篚 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may be more frequently encountered in literature or historical texts. Be cautious of tone; mispronouncing it as 'fèi' could lead to confusion with other words. It can be used in phrases related to storage or agriculture.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 篚 with other basket-related characters like 篓 (lǒu), which means 'basket' but is not covered. Remember, 篚 specifically denotes a round covered basket.

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Word Family of 篚

Words Containing This Character1
篚fěiround covered basket

Frequently Asked Questions about 篚

篚 is pronounced as 'fěi' with a third tone, where the pitch starts mid, dips down, and then rises.

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