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频 (pín) vs 常 (cháng) — use 频 for emphasis on the occurrence rate, while 常 suggests a general state of being frequent.
Be careful not to confuse 頻 (pín) with its homophone 贫 (pín), which means poor. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about data frequency or habitual actions. Common collocations include 頻繁 (pínfán), meaning 'frequent' or 'repeatedly.'
Although 頻 is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects well to HSK 4 vocabulary that deals with frequency and habits, such as 常常 (chángcháng, often) and 有时候 (yǒushíhòu, sometimes). Focus on using it in sentences to describe how often something occurs.
Learners might confuse 頻 with 频 (pín), which is a simplified form used in Mainland China. Remember that 頻 is traditional and used in Taiwan and Hong Kong. A common mistake is saying '我频去' instead of '我频繁去' for 'I frequently go.'
Pronunciation of 頻
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Etymology of 頻
Simplified form of 頻. Origin unclear. 步 (step) is possibly a meaning component alluding to frequent steps.
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Simplified form of 頻. Origin unclear. 步 (step) is possibly a meaning component alluding to frequent steps.
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How to say frequency; repeatedly, again and again in Chinese
“frequency; repeatedly, again and again” in Chinese is頻
The character 頻 (pín) refers to the concept of frequency, indicating something that occurs often or repeatedly. It is commonly used in contexts such as discussing the frequency of events, behaviors, or occurrences, often implying a regularity or habitual nature.
When to use 頻
Be careful not to confuse 頻 (pín) with its homophone 贫 (pín), which means poor. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about data frequency or habitual actions. Common collocations include 頻繁 (pínfán), meaning 'frequent' or 'repeatedly.'
頻 or something close to it
频 (pín) vs 常 (cháng) — use 频 for emphasis on the occurrence rate, while 常 suggests a general state of being frequent.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 頻 with 频 (pín), which is a simplified form used in Mainland China. Remember that 頻 is traditional and used in Taiwan and Hong Kong. A common mistake is saying '我频去' instead of '我频繁去' for 'I frequently go.'
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Word Family of 頻
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Frequently Asked Questions about 頻
You can say '我頻繁去健身房' (Wǒ pínfán qù jiànshēnfáng), which means 'I frequently go to the gym.'
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