biàn
弁
ancient cap; low-ranking military officer; surname
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Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesnoun
ancient ceremonial cap worn by men
archaicRefers to a specific type of formal headgear worn by men (officials or scholars) in ancient China.
Gǔ古
dài代
de的
shì士
rén人
jiā加
guān冠
shí时
huì会
dài戴
shàng上
biàn弁
。
Ancient scholars would wear a 'bian' cap during their capping ceremony.
Biàn弁
zài在
gǔ古
dài代
shì是
lǐ礼
fú服
de的
zǔ组
chéng成
bù部
fèn分
。
The 'bian' was part of ceremonial attire in ancient times.
noun
low-ranking military officer (historical)
archaicRefers to minor military positions in historical contexts, often seen in classical texts or period dramas.
Tā他
zài在
jūn军
zhōng中
dān担
rèn任
wǔ武
biàn弁
。
He served as a low-ranking military officer in the army.
Nà那
xiē些
mǎ马
biàn弁
fù负
zé责
kān看
shǒu守
yíng营
mén门
。
Those low-ranking cavalry officers were responsible for guarding the camp gate.
noun
a surname
A relatively uncommon Chinese surname.
Biàn弁
xiān先
sheng生
shì是
wǒ我
men们
gōng公
sī司
de的
fǎ法
lǜ律
gù顾
wèn问
。
Mr. Bian is our company's legal advisor.
Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
xìng姓
biàn弁
de的
míng名
rén人
bìng并
bù不
duō多
。
There aren't many famous historical figures with the surname Bian.