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March 24, 2026
饼干(餅乾)bǐnggān(bing3gan1)
饼干 (bǐng gān) refers to a type of baked good, typically crisp and dry, commonly known as a biscuit or cookie. It is often enjoyed as a snack, paired with tea or coffee, and comes in various flavors and textures. In Chinese culture, it is often found in households and is a popular treat for guests.
Frequency#2298DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, biscuits are often enjoyed during festivals or family gatherings, and they symbolize hospitality. The practice of offering snacks like 饼干 to guests reflects the importance of welcoming visitors in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'biscuit' that looks like a '饼' (bǐng), which means 'cake' or 'flatbread'. The '干' (gān) sounds like 'gone', as in, once you start eating, the biscuits are 'gone' quickly! Picture a plate of biscuits disappearing at a tea party.
Meanings of 饼干
bǐnggān(bing3gan1)
1biscuit
2cracker
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About 饼干
饼干Simplified
餅乾Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2298Frequency Rank
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HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
饼 (bǐng) refers to a type of flatbread or cake, while 饼干 (bǐnggān) specifically denotes a baked good that is crisp and dry.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'biscuit' that looks like a '饼' (bǐng), which means 'cake' or 'flatbread'. The '干' (gān) sounds like 'gone', as in, once you start eating, the biscuits are 'gone' quickly! Picture a plate of biscuits disappearing at a tea party.
Usage Notes
饼干 is generally informal, used in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other types of baked goods, such as 蛋糕 (dàn gāo), which means 'cake'. Common collocations include '喝茶吃饼干' (hē chá chī bǐng gān), meaning 'to drink tea and eat biscuits'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 饼干 connects with other food-related vocabulary. Students should focus on its usage in sentences, especially when discussing snacks or meals. Practice using it in context with verbs like '吃' (chī, to eat) or '喝' (hē, to drink).
Cultural Note
In China, biscuits are often enjoyed during festivals or family gatherings, and they symbolize hospitality. The practice of offering snacks like 饼干 to guests reflects the importance of welcoming visitors in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly refer to 饼干 as a 'cake'. For example, saying '我想要一个饼干' (Wǒ xiǎng yào yī gè bǐng gān) when they mean 'I want a cake' is incorrect. Instead, use '蛋糕' (dàn gāo) for cake.
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Grammar Patterns of 饼干
饼干 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 4 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 4
Complete the Sentence
定量供应很久以前就结束了____过剩的状况。
Rationing had put an end to a surfeit of biscuits long ago.
Example Sentences for 饼干 (10)
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定量供应很久以前就结束了饼干过剩的状况。
dìng liáng gōng yīng hěn jiǔ yǐ qián jiù jié shù le bǐng gān guò shèng de zhuàng kuàng。
Rationing had put an end to a surfeit of biscuits long ago.
2
他把剩下的饼干和奶酪一扫而光。
tā bǎ shèng xià de bǐng gān hé nǎi lào yī sǎo ér guāng。
He wolfed down the rest of the biscuit and cheese.
I'm not really hungry — I'll just have some crackers.
Cultural Notes for 饼干
🏮Cultural insight
In China, biscuits are often enjoyed during festivals or family gatherings, and they symbolize hospitality. The practice of offering snacks like 饼干 to guests reflects the importance of welcoming visitors in Chinese culture.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
While biscuits are a common snack in both cultures, Western biscuits can be soft and fluffy, whereas Chinese 饼干 are generally crisp and dry.
Frequently Asked Questions about 饼干
饼干 generally refers to a drier, crisp version of cookies that are often enjoyed with tea.
Yes, 饼干 is a general term for biscuits, including crackers and cookies.
No, 饼干 can be savory as well, depending on the ingredients used.
