便

便
biàn = bi + an4
plain / informal / suitable / convenient / opportune / to urinate or defecate / equivalent to 就[jiu4]: then / in that case / even if / soon afterwards
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便
pián = pi + an2
used in 便宜|便宜[pian2 yi5] / used in 便便[pian2 pian2] / used in 便嬛[pian2 xuan1]
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How to pronounce 便

MandarinBanana teaches pronunciation with the Marilyn Method: every Pinyin syllable is one initial plus one final, the initial becomes a person, an animal or a deity, and the final becomes a place in your memory palace — with the tone deciding which part of that place the scene happens in. Remember the little story below for each half and the whole syllable comes back with them.

= bi initial

Bi is for Shield maiden and Valkyrie Brunhilde.

By Matthias • updated 5 months ago
+ an4 final

In the anthill’s bathroom.

By Matthias • updated 5 months ago
= pi initial

Pi is for Pocahontas.

By Matthias • updated about 2 months ago
+ an2 final

In the anthill’s kitchen.

By Matthias • updated 5 months ago

便 character breakdown

Chinese characters are built out of smaller characters. Each component carries a mnemonic symbol - one concrete object that stands in for it - and a mnemonic story hands those objects to the person and the place that stand for the pronunciation. Learn a component once and every character that reuses it gets easier.

Component Translations
rén = r + (e)n2
"person" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 9)
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gēng = g + (e)ng1
to change or replace / to experience / one of the five two-hour periods into which the night was formerly divided / watch (e.g. of a sentry or guard)
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gèng = g + (e)ng4
more / even more / further / still / still more
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Characters with 便 as component

biān = bi + an1
whip or lash / to flog / to whip / conductor's baton / segmented iron weapon (old) / penis (of animal, served as food)
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pián = pi + an2
(tree)
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biān = bi + an1
bamboo sedan chair
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Words with 便

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as one wishes / as one pleases / at random / negligent / casual / wanton
conveniently / in passing / without much extra effort
convenient / suitable / to facilitate / to make things easy / having money to spare / (euphemism) to relieve oneself

Sentences with 便

shàng
miàn
便
biàn
shì
 
 
kuài
cháo
jiàn

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便
biàn / pián

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