biàn

literary
archaic

Meaning of

抃 means to clap hands (in joy); to applaud. Pronounced biàn.

  • to clap hands (in joy); to applaud

Character Info

Radical
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Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Wén
xùn
 
bǎi
xìng
biàn
 

Upon hearing the good news, the people all clapped and danced for joy.

xīn
zhī
qíng
 
zhì
biàn
yǒng
 

His joy was so great that he clapped his hands and jumped.

dài
chén
cháo
 
cháng
yǒu
biàn
zhī
 

In ancient times, when ministers offered congratulations at court, there was often a ritual of clapping in joy.