Chinese characters for “bian”
36 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
biān
border, edge, margin, side
5 strokes · HSK 3.0 L1to knit, to weave
12 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6stone probe
9 strokesbamboo container for food
11 strokesotter
12 strokesto stir-fry before broiling or stewing
13 strokesto knit, to weave
15 strokesbat
15 strokesbream
17 strokesborder, edge, margin, side
18 strokeswhip
18 strokesThird tone
biǎn
flat
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to devalue, to demote
8 strokesto lower a coffin into a grave
9 strokesa board, sign, or tablet made from bamboo
11 strokesto devalue, to demote
11 strokesdangerous rocks jutting out over rapids
14 strokeshyacinth bean, haricot
14 strokes4cramped, narrow
14 strokesFourth tone
biàn
to change, to transform, to alter
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3easy, convenient
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5everywhere, all over, throughout
12 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3to argue, to dispute
16 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to be impatient
4 strokesconical cap worn during the Zhou dynasty
5 strokespleased, delighted
7 strokesto cheer, to clap
7 strokesa river in Henan
7 strokesbenzyl
7 strokesto distinguish
7 strokeshem
12 strokesto recognize, to distinguish, to discriminate
16 strokesbraid, pigtail, plait
17 strokesbraid, pigtail, plait
20 strokesto argue, to dispute
21 strokesto change, to transform, to alter
23 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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