孛
How to Say
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Meaning: comet
💡 Think: 'Bèi' sounds like 'bay'—comets sweeping through a bay of stars.
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Character Story & Explanation
孛 (bèi) originally depicted a comet, with the top resembling a broom and the bottom '子' (child) as a phonetic component. In ancient China, comets were considered omens of change. Today, 孛 is rare but used in classical texts and names like '孛星' (comet star).
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