archaic
literary
name

Meaning of

妣 means deceased mother; (respectful term for) one's mother. Pronounced bǐ.

  • deceased mother; (respectful term for) one's mother

Character Info

Radical
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Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Xiān
jiào
huì
 
yán
yóu
zài
ěr
 

The teachings of my late mother still ring in my ears.

wén
shàng
xiě
zhe
 
xiǎn
kǎo
xiǎn
 
 

The memorial essay reads 'my illustrious deceased father and mother'.

sàng
kǎo

to look as if one has lost one's parents (i.e., utterly grief-stricken)