庀
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: to prepare
💡 Remember 'pǐ' as 'prepare' — picture a roof (广) over a spoon (匕) ready to stir.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 庀 (pǐ), we find it composed of the radical 广 (shelter) and the phonetic component 匕. Originally meaning 'to prepare' or 'to arrange', it was used in ancient texts to describe the assembly of resources or the setting up of a workspace. Its infrequent usage today makes it a hidden gem, often appearing in classical literature to denote meticulous preparation.
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