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薜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
薜bìevergreen shrub; Ligusticumnr, 16 strokes, radical 艹
薜bìFicus pumilaunknown, 16 strokes, radical 艹
bì(bi4) T4
  1. 1evergreen shrub; Ligusticum
  2. 2Ficus pumila
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March 24, 2026

薜bì(bi4)

薜 (bì) refers to a type of evergreen shrub, often specifically associated with certain plants like Ligusticum and Ficus pumila. It is less commonly used in daily conversation and is more relevant in botanical contexts or traditional Chinese medicine.

Strokes16Radical艹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, certain plants like Ligusticum are valued for their medicinal properties, linking the character 薜 to cultural practices surrounding health and herbal remedies.

Memory Tip

Think of 薜 (bì) as a 'bushy' plant. The radical '艹' (grass) at the top suggests its plant nature, while the bottom part '毗' can remind you of 'bush' with its similar sound. Picture a lush evergreen shrub thriving in a garden.

Meanings of 薜

bì(bi4)
1evergreen shrub; Ligusticum
2Ficus pumila
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About 薜

薜Simplified
16Strokes
艹Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 薜

Usage Notes

薜 is primarily used in scientific or botanical discussions, so it's less common in everyday speech. Learners might confuse it with more common plant names due to its specificity. Be aware of the correct tone (the fourth tone) when pronouncing it to avoid confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

薜 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but understanding it can enhance your knowledge of botanical terms in Chinese. Focus on its components and how they relate to similar plant names in your studies to build a broader vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly confuse 薜 with other plant names due to its rarity. For example, they might say '薜花' (bì huā) thinking it means a common flower, while it actually refers to a specific type of shrub.

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Pronunciation of 薜

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Etymology of 薜

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

plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)辟
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Case file: 薜

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half辟 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplant
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 薜?

Decomposition of 薜

IDS Structure⿱艹辟
薜Full Character
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艹cao3
top
辟bi4
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 薜?

How to say evergreen shrub; Ligusticum in Chinese

“evergreen shrub; Ligusticum” in Chinese is薜bì

薜 (bì) refers to a type of evergreen shrub, often specifically associated with certain plants like Ligusticum and Ficus pumila. It is less commonly used in daily conversation and is more relevant in botanical contexts or traditional Chinese medicine.

When to use 薜

薜 is primarily used in scientific or botanical discussions, so it's less common in everyday speech. Learners might confuse it with more common plant names due to its specificity. Be aware of the correct tone (the fourth tone) when pronouncing it to avoid confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly confuse 薜 with other plant names due to its rarity. For example, they might say '薜花' (bì huā) thinking it means a common flower, while it actually refers to a specific type of shrub.

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薜

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Word Family of 薜

Words Containing This Character1
薜bìFicus pumila
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Compound Meaning

What does 薜 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 薜

薜 refers to specific types of evergreen shrubs, including Ligusticum and Ficus pumila.

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