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March 24, 2026
饼(餅)bǐng(bing3)
饼 (bǐng) refers to a round, flat cake or pastry that can be made from various ingredients, often used in both savory and sweet dishes. Commonly found in Chinese cuisine, it can refer to items like pancakes, cookies, or rice cakes, and is typically enjoyed as a snack or part of a meal.
Strokes9Radical饣Frequency#1714DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
饼 is a staple in many regional Chinese cuisines, such as the famous scallion pancake (葱油饼) from northern China. It reflects the importance of wheat-based foods in areas where rice is less prevalent.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'biscuit' or 'cake' that is 'flat' and 'round', resembling a coin. The character 饼 is made up of the radical 食 (food) at the top, indicating its relation to edibles, and the phonetic component '扁' (biǎn), which adds to the idea of something flat.
Meanings of 饼
bǐng(bing3)
1round flat cake
2cookie
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About 饼
饼Simplified
餅Traditional
9Strokes
饣Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1714Frequency Rank
张Measure Word
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
饼 (bǐng) vs 蛋糕 (dàngāo) — use 饼 for flat cakes or pastries, while 蛋糕 refers specifically to layered cakes.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of a 'biscuit' or 'cake' that is 'flat' and 'round', resembling a coin. The character 饼 is made up of the radical 食 (food) at the top, indicating its relation to edibles, and the phonetic component '扁' (biǎn), which adds to the idea of something flat.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tones when saying 饼, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words. In casual contexts, it can be used interchangeably with terms like 蛋糕 (cake) or 饼干 (biscuit), but in formal contexts, it’s best to specify the exact type of 饼 to avoid ambiguity.
HSK Study Tips
饼 is not currently on the official HSK list, but it connects to HSK vocabulary related to food and meals. Students should focus on the various culinary contexts in which 饼 is used to enhance their understanding of Chinese cuisine.
Cultural Note
饼 is a staple in many regional Chinese cuisines, such as the famous scallion pancake (葱油饼) from northern China. It reflects the importance of wheat-based foods in areas where rice is less prevalent.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 饼 with other similar words, such as 蛋糕 (dàn gāo, cake) or 面包 (miàn bāo, bread). For example, saying '我想要一个蛋饼' (I want an egg cake) instead of '我想要一个饼' is incorrect unless you are specifically referring to an egg pancake.
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Grammar Patterns of 饼
饼 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 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.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
他靠用货车卖薄____勉强度日。
He made a living of sorts selling pancakes from a van.
Common Confusions with 饼
饼vs饥
jī
饼 and 饥 share the radical 饣 but have different meanings.
Place the omelette under a gentle grill until the top is set.
7
他讨厌吃伦敦卖的难以下咽的比萨饼。
tā tǎo yàn chī lún dūn mài de nán yǐ xià yān de bǐ sà bǐng。
He was disgusted with the stodgy pizzas on sale in London.
8
他在鱼钩上装了点馅饼作钓饵。
tā zài yú gōu shàng zhuāng le diǎn xiàn bǐng zuò diào ěr。
He baited his hook with pie.
9
西比尔接连吃了3块饼干。
xī bǐ ěr jiē lián chī le3 3 kuài bǐng。
Sybil ate three biscuits, one after the other.
10
他和儿子劳伦斯分吃了一张比萨饼。
tā hé ér zǐ láo lún sī fēn chī le yī zhāng bǐ sà bǐng。
He shared a pizza with his son Laurence.
Cultural Notes for 饼
💡Did you know?
饼在中国文化中有着悠久的历史，不同地区有不同种类的饼，比如北京的煎饼和广东的月饼。
🏮Cultural insight
饼 is a staple in many regional Chinese cuisines, such as the famous scallion pancake (葱油饼) from northern China. It reflects the importance of wheat-based foods in areas where rice is less prevalent.
Word Family of 饼
Words Containing This Character20
饼bǐngcookie餅
饼干bǐnggānbiscuit餅乾
馅饼pie餡餅
月饼yuèbingmooncake (esp. for the Mid-Autumn Festival)月餅
煎饼pancake煎餅
薄饼pancake薄餅
烧饼baked sesame seed-coated cake燒餅
肉饼meat patty肉餅
大饼large flat bread大餅
粉饼compact (cosmetics)粉餅
比萨饼pizza (loanword)比薩餅
玉米饼corn cake玉米餅
糕饼cakes糕餅
烙饼pancake烙餅
油饼deep-fried doughcake油餅
饼子maize or millet pancake餅子
铁饼discus throw鐵餅
柿饼dried persimmon柿餅
饼屋bakery餅屋
春饼spring pancake, a Chinese flatbread wrap春餅
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 饼
In Chinese cuisine, there are various types of 饼 (bǐng) such as mooncakes, scallion pancakes, and baked flatbreads. Each type has its unique ingredients and preparation methods, reflecting different regional tastes.
You can use 饼 (bǐng) in sentences to refer to specific types of cakes or pastries. For example, you might say, '我喜欢吃葱油饼' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī cōngyóubǐng), which means 'I like to eat scallion pancakes.'
饼 (bǐng) refers to a round flat cake or pastry commonly found in Chinese cuisine. It can also mean a type of cookie or cake. Different regions may have their own variations, such as mooncakes or scallion pancakes.
Common types of 饼 include pancakes (煎饼), rice cakes (米饼), and various cookies (饼干). Each type has its own unique ingredients and preparation methods.
饼 can be both sweet and savory, depending on the ingredients used. For example, scallion pancakes are savory, while mooncakes are sweet.
When ordering 饼, specify the type you want, such as ‘葱油饼’ (scallion pancake) or ‘饼干’ (cookies) to avoid confusion.
