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庀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
庀pǐto prepare; to regulateg, 5 strokes, radical 广
pǐ(pi3) T3
  1. 1to prepare; to regulate
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March 24, 2026

庀pǐ(pi3)

The character 庀 (pǐ) means to prepare or to regulate. It is often used in contexts related to organizing or arranging things in order, such as preparing materials for an event or regulating processes. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation but can be found in formal writings or specific contexts related to management and organization.

Strokes5Radical广
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of preparation is deeply rooted in traditional practices such as festival planning and family gatherings, where meticulous organization is seen as a sign of respect and care for guests.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise old man (the radical 府) preparing a feast (the character's form) with great care. The ‘p’ sound of pǐ can remind you of the word 'prepare,' as he meticulously organizes every dish before serving it.

Meanings of 庀

pǐ(pi3)
1to prepare; to regulate
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About 庀

庀Simplified
5Strokes
广Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 庀

Usage Notes

Learners might confuse 庀 with similar-sounding characters, leading to misuse in context. It's more formal and not frequently used in casual speech, so be mindful of the audience when using it. Common collocations include 庀备 (prepare) and 庀理 (regulate).

HSK Study Tips

Though 庀 is not included in the HSK levels, it relates to the themes of preparation and organization found in HSK vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing this character in written texts, especially in formal contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 庀 in casual conversation, thinking it means 'to prepare' in all contexts. It's best used in formal settings. For example, saying '我们需要庀晚餐' (We need to prepare dinner) might sound overly formal; instead, use '准备晚餐' (prepare dinner).

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Pronunciation of 庀

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Etymology of 庀

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

house

Semantic (meaning)广
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Phonetic (sound)匕
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Case file: 庀

  1. 1The meaning half广 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half匕 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhouse
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 庀?

Decomposition of 庀

IDS Structure⿸广匕
庀Full Character
=
广Guang3
enclosing
匕bi3
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 庀?

How to say to prepare; to regulate in Chinese

“to prepare; to regulate” in Chinese is庀pǐ

The character 庀 (pǐ) means to prepare or to regulate. It is often used in contexts related to organizing or arranging things in order, such as preparing materials for an event or regulating processes. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation but can be found in formal writings or specific contexts related to management and organization.

When to use 庀

Learners might confuse 庀 with similar-sounding characters, leading to misuse in context. It's more formal and not frequently used in casual speech, so be mindful of the audience when using it. Common collocations include 庀备 (prepare) and 庀理 (regulate).

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 庀 in casual conversation, thinking it means 'to prepare' in all contexts. It's best used in formal settings. For example, saying '我们需要庀晚餐' (We need to prepare dinner) might sound overly formal; instead, use '准备晚餐' (prepare dinner).

Write 庀

庀

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Word Family of 庀

Words Containing This Character1
庀pǐto prepare
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Compound Meaning

What does 庀 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 庀

It is pronounced as 'pǐ' with a rising tone.

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