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便 is a 9 stroke, simplified and traditional Chinese character and is pronounced as biàn in the fourth tone, however it can also be pronounced as pián.
It is made up of the components 亻 (person) and 更 (even more).
5 stories have been written about this character — see all
Need to [be en]tering a restroom stat? People are <EVEN MORE> <INFORMAL> here about communicating urgency. It's <CONVENIENT>.
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Pronunciation
We found 2 pronunciations for 便
Definitions for 便 pronounced as biàn
- plain
- informal
- suitable
- convenient
- opportune
- to urinate or defecate
- equivalent to 就[jiu4]: then
- in that case
- even if
- soon afterwards
Definitions for 便 pronounced as pián
- see 便宜|便宜[pian2 yi5]
Vocabulary
The most common words for 便 — see all
- as one wishes
- as one pleases
- at random
- negligent
- casual
- wanton
- convenient
- suitable
- to facilitate
- to make things easy
- having money to spare
- (euphemism) to relieve oneself
- convenient
Collections
Collections which contain 便 — see all
A Course in Contemporary Chinese 2 Lesson 2 Part 2
by CharlieHorse ※ 40 characters
A Course in Contemporary Chinese Lesson 8 Part 1
by CharlieHorse ※ 34 characters
A Course in Contemporary Chinese Lesson 6 Part 2
by CharlieHorse ※ 31 characters
A Course in Contemporary Chinese Lesson 4 Part 2
by CharlieHorse ※ 22 characters
Book 2 part 2
by Junon ※ 154 characters