HSK 4, n, 13 strokes, radical 页, rank #13169, Hard
频
pín
frequently
HSK 4, n, 13 strokes, radical 页, rank #13169, Hard
频
pín
repetitious
HSK 4, n, 13 strokes, radical 页, rank #13169, Hard
频
pín
frequency; repeatedly, again and again
HSK 4, n, 13 strokes, radical 页, rank #13169, Hard
pín(pin2) T2
1frequency
2frequently
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March 24, 2026
频(頻)pín(pin2)
The character 频 (pín) denotes the concept of frequency, indicating how often something occurs. It is often used in contexts related to time or events happening repeatedly, such as in discussions about frequency in music, technology, or daily routines.
Strokes13Radical页Frequency#13169DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of frequency is often tied to traditional practices, like the frequency of festivals or rituals, which reflect the cyclical nature of time and life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a spinning wheel that spins 'pin' (频) often, representing something happening repeatedly. The wheel's constant rotation is a visual cue for frequency.
Meanings of 频
pín(pin2)
1frequency
2frequently
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About 频
频Simplified
頻Traditional
13Strokes
页Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#13169Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4
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AI Study Notes for 频
Quick Contrast
频 (pín) vs 次 (cì) — use 频 for general frequency, while 次 specifically refers to occurrences in a sequence or count.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a spinning wheel that spins 'pin' (频) often, representing something happening repeatedly. The wheel's constant rotation is a visual cue for frequency.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 频 with similar-sounding words like 平 (píng, flat) or 品 (pǐn, quality). It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts but tends to appear more in technical discussions. Remember that 频 is often paired with words like '率' (lǜ, rate) to form terms like '频率' (pínlǜ, frequency rate).
HSK Study Tips
频 is not included in the HSK levels but is relevant for learners progressing beyond basic vocabulary. Students should focus on its usage in phrases related to technology and daily activities, as well as its combination with other characters to form compound words.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of frequency is often tied to traditional practices, like the frequency of festivals or rituals, which reflect the cyclical nature of time and life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 频 with 频繁 (pínfán, frequent), mistakenly using 频 alone to describe frequent actions. For example, saying '我频去商店' (Wǒ pín qù shāngdiàn) is incorrect; it should be '我频繁去商店' (Wǒ pínfán qù shāngdiàn).
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Grammar Patterns of 频
频 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.
A small colour television was tuned to an afternoon soap opera.
Cultural Notes for 频
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of frequency is often tied to traditional practices, like the frequency of festivals or rituals, which reflect the cyclical nature of time and life.
Word Family of 频
Compounds2
濒bin1to approach
颦pin2to frown; to knit the brows
Words Containing This Character20
视频shìpínvideo視頻
频道píndàofrequency頻道
频率pínlǜfrequency頻率
频繁pínfánoften頻繁
频pínfrequency頻
音频audio音頻
频频pínpínrepeatedly頻頻
调频FM調頻
高频high frequency高頻
频段(radio) band頻段
频谱spectrum頻譜
变频frequency conversion變頻
射频radio frequency (RF)射頻
声频audio frequency聲頻
频带bandwidth頻帶
频度frequency頻度
频次frequency頻次
捷报频传victory reports pour in (idiom); news of success in an endless stream捷報頻傳
频数repeated頻數
甚高频very high frequency (VHF)甚高頻
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Compound Meaning
What does 濒 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 频
You can say '我每天都去健身，频率很高' (Wǒ měitiān dōu qù jiànshēn, pínlǜ hěn gāo), meaning 'I go to the gym every day; my frequency is very high.'
Yes, 频 (pín) specifically refers to frequency or how often something happens, while 常 (cháng) means 'often' or 'usual', indicating regularity without the same emphasis on numerical frequency.
