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庳 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
庳bìa low-built houseg, 11 strokes, radical 广
庳bìlow-built houseunknown, 11 strokes, radical 广
bì(bi4) T4
  1. 1a low-built house
  2. 2low-built house
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March 24, 2026

庳bì(bi4)

The character 庳 (bì) refers to a low-built house, often characterized by its modest structure. It is commonly used in contexts discussing architecture or residential types, particularly in rural or traditional settings, emphasizing simplicity and functionality.

Strokes11Radical广
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the design of houses like 庳 reflects the value placed on harmony with nature and simplicity, often found in rural areas where families live close to their agricultural roots.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small, humble house with a low roof, where the character 庳 resembles a roof (the top part) resting on a simple wall (the bottom part). The pronunciation 'bì' sounds like 'bee,' and you can picture a bee buzzing around this modest abode, symbolizing simplicity in nature.

Meanings of 庳

bì(bi4)
1a low-built house
2low-built house
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About 庳

庳Simplified
11Strokes
广Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 庳

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 庳 (bì) with similar characters that imply larger or more complex structures. It is more commonly used in informal settings or discussions about traditional Chinese architecture rather than modern buildings.

HSK Study Tips

While 庳 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with basic vocabulary about homes and architecture at HSK Level 2. Students should focus on related terms like 家 (jiā, home) and 房子 (fángzi, house) to build context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 庳 (bì) with 房子 (fángzi, house), thinking they mean the same thing. Remember, 庳 specifically refers to a low-built house, while 房子 is a general term for any house.

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Etymology of 庳

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A low 卑 house 广

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Case file: 庳

  1. 1The giveawayA low 卑 house 广
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 庳?

Decomposition of 庳

IDS Structure⿸广卑
庳Full Character
=
广Guang3
enclosing
卑bei1
inner
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How to say a low-built house in Chinese

“a low-built house” in Chinese is庳bì

The character 庳 (bì) refers to a low-built house, often characterized by its modest structure. It is commonly used in contexts discussing architecture or residential types, particularly in rural or traditional settings, emphasizing simplicity and functionality.

When to use 庳

Be careful not to confuse 庳 (bì) with similar characters that imply larger or more complex structures. It is more commonly used in informal settings or discussions about traditional Chinese architecture rather than modern buildings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 庳 (bì) with 房子 (fángzi, house), thinking they mean the same thing. Remember, 庳 specifically refers to a low-built house, while 房子 is a general term for any house.

Write 庳

庳

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Word Family of 庳

Words Containing This Character1
庳bìlow-built house
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Compound Meaning

What does 庳 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 庳

It refers specifically to low-built houses, often simple and functional, typically found in rural areas.

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