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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
摈bìnto exclude, to expel, to reject; to usherv, 13 strokes, radical 扌, rank #43455, Very Hard
摈bìnto discardunknown, 13 strokes, radical 扌, rank #43455, Very Hard
摈bìnto renounceunknown, 13 strokes, radical 扌, rank #43455, Very Hard
bìn(bin4) T4
  1. 1to exclude, to expel, to reject; to usher
  2. 2to discard
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March 24, 2026

摈(擯)bìn(bin4)

The character 摈 (bìn) means to exclude or expel someone or something, often implying a deliberate action of rejection. It is commonly used in contexts where an individual or group decides to discard or renounce a belief, idea, or person. The nuance of this character suggests a more forceful or intentional act of exclusion compared to simpler terms for rejection.

Strokes13Radical扌Frequency#43455DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of exclusion can be linked to social harmony and the importance of group consensus. Rejecting someone or something can be seen as a serious matter, especially in communal settings, emphasizing the value placed on relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a binned item that is being forcefully thrown away. The character 摈 resembles a bin (the left side) where things go to be excluded or discarded. Picture someone aggressively pushing items out of the bin, emphasizing the action of expulsion.

Meanings of 摈

bìn(bin4)
1to exclude, to expel, to reject; to usher
2to discard
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About 摈

摈Simplified
擯Traditional
13Strokes
扌Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 摈

Quick Contrast

排除 (pái chū) - use 摈 when emphasizing a forceful or deliberate act of exclusion, while 排除 suggests a more general act of elimination without the same intensity.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 摈 with similar characters like 拒 (jù), which means to refuse. 摈 carries a stronger connotation of expulsion, often in a more formal or serious context. Common collocations include 摈弃 (bìnqì, to discard) and 摈除 (bìnchú, to eliminate).

HSK Study Tips

While 摈 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its components can aid in recognizing related characters. Students should focus on its radicals: 手 (shǒu, hand) indicates action, and its usage in more complex phrases to enhance vocabulary at higher levels.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 摈 with 拒 (jù) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我摈他' (wǒ bìn tā, I reject him) is incorrect; it should be '我拒绝他' (wǒ jùjué tā).

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Etymology of 摈

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

Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 宾 represents the sound. Simplified form of 擯.

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hand

Semantic (meaning)扌
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Phonetic (sound)宾
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Origin

摈 = 扌 + 宾. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 摈

IDS Structure⿰扌宾
摈Full Character
=
扌shou3
left
宾bin1
right
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Parts

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How to say to exclude, to expel, to reject; to usher in Chinese

“to exclude, to expel, to reject; to usher” in Chinese is摈bìn

The character 摈 (bìn) means to exclude or expel someone or something, often implying a deliberate action of rejection. It is commonly used in contexts where an individual or group decides to discard or renounce a belief, idea, or person. The nuance of this character suggests a more forceful or intentional act of exclusion compared to simpler terms for rejection.

When to use 摈

Be careful not to confuse 摈 with similar characters like 拒 (jù), which means to refuse. 摈 carries a stronger connotation of expulsion, often in a more formal or serious context. Common collocations include 摈弃 (bìnqì, to discard) and 摈除 (bìnchú, to eliminate).

摈 or something close to it

排除 (pái chū) - use 摈 when emphasizing a forceful or deliberate act of exclusion, while 排除 suggests a more general act of elimination without the same intensity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 摈 with 拒 (jù) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我摈他' (wǒ bìn tā, I reject him) is incorrect; it should be '我拒绝他' (wǒ jùjué tā).

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Grammar Patterns of 摈

摈 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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不朱辊的成分不梢基被____斥, 板滞不离猜忌到水辊.

The basic factors of the rollers are excluded, that water roll.

Example Sentences for 摈 (1)

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不朱辊的成分不梢基被摈斥, 板滞不离猜忌到水辊.

bù zhū gǔn de chéng fēn bù shāo jī bèi bìn chì, , bǎn zhì bù lí cāi jì dào shuǐ.

The basic factors of the rollers are excluded, that water roll.

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Word Family of 摈

Words Containing This Character4
摈弃to abandon擯棄
摈bìnto reject擯
摈除to discard擯除
摈斥to reject擯斥
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Frequently Asked Questions about 摈

An example sentence is '他被摈出这个团体', meaning 'He was excluded from the group.'

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