bì
庳
low-lying; low/short
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesadjective
low-lying; sunken; marshy
literaryUsed to describe land or areas that are depressed below the surrounding level.
Cǐ此
chù处
dì地
shì势
bēi卑
bì庳
，
yì易
chéng成
bēi陂
táng塘
。
This terrain is low-lying and easily forms ponds.
Bēi原
táng书
wū例
bì句
：
陂
塘
污
庳
。
The pond is dirty and low-lying.
adjective
low; short (in height); squat
literaryUsed to describe buildings, structures, or sometimes people as being low in stature. Classical literary usage.
Qí其
wū屋
yǔ宇
bēi卑
bì庳
，
nán难
yǐ以
róng容
zhòng众
。
The building is low and short, making it difficult to accommodate many people.
Gōng原
shì书
bēi例
bì句
：
宫
室
卑
庳
。
The palace chambers are low and humble.