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This character is somewhat formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It's often found in literary or historical contexts, so learners should be cautious about using it in casual settings. Common collocations include phrases describing favoritism or preferential treatment.
Though not included in HSK, understanding 嬖 can deepen your grasp of social hierarchies in Chinese culture. Focus on related terms like 喜 (xǐ, like) and 爱 (ài, love) to see how they connect to the concept of favoritism.
Learners often confuse 嬖 with 宠 (chǒng), both implying favor but in different contexts. For instance, saying '我嬖他' (I favor him) is incorrect; it should be '我宠他'.
Pronunciation of 嬖
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Etymology of 嬖
woman
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Case file: 嬖
- 1The meaning half女 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half辟 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywoman
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say a favorite, a minion; to show favor; to enjoy the favor of in Chinese
“a favorite, a minion; to show favor; to enjoy the favor of” in Chinese is嬖
The character 嬖 (bì) refers to someone who is favored or a favorite, often in a context where they receive preferential treatment. It can imply a relationship of dependency or subservience, typically associated with a favored individual in a hierarchical setting, such as a court or among leaders.
When to use 嬖
This character is somewhat formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It's often found in literary or historical contexts, so learners should be cautious about using it in casual settings. Common collocations include phrases describing favoritism or preferential treatment.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 嬖 with 宠 (chǒng), both implying favor but in different contexts. For instance, saying '我嬖他' (I favor him) is incorrect; it should be '我宠他'.
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Word Family of 嬖
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It can be used to describe someone who is a favorite of a leader or a favored servant in a historical narrative.
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