bì

苾

Character · Adjective · Noun

fragrant; surname Bi

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

adjective

fragrant; aromatic

literary

A literary term, mostly used in classical or formal writing. It often describes the scent of flowers, incense, or virtuous character.

Lán兰
zhī之
bì苾
bì苾
 ，
yōu幽
gǔ谷
chuán传
fāng芳
 。

The orchid's fragrance spreads its aroma from the secluded valley.

Cí祠
miào庙
zhōng中
chōng充
mǎn满
bì苾
bì苾
de的
xiāng香
qì气
 。

The temple was filled with a fragrant aroma.

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Qí其
dé德
bì苾
fēn芬
 ，
rén人
jiē皆
jìng敬
zhī之
 。

His virtuous character is fragrant, and everyone respects him.

2.

noun

surname Bi

neutral

A relatively rare Chinese surname.

Bì苾
xiān先
sheng生
shì是
wǒ我
men们
de的
xīn新
lín邻
jū居
 。

Mr. Bi is our new neighbor.

Zài在
bǎi百
jiā家
xìng姓
zhōng中
 ，
Bì苾
xìng姓
bìng并
bù不
cháng常
jiàn见
 。

The surname Bi is not common among the Hundred Family Surnames.