俾 (bǐ) - To cause, to enable & to make something happen

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bǐ ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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俾 · bǐ

To cause, to enable;

to make something happen;

used in classical Chinese to mean 'to make' or 'so that'.

To cause, to enableto make something happenused in classical Chinese to mean 'to make'

Usage highlights

Make clear to allFor convenienceEnable understandingMake people seeSo that it can be doneEnable success

Synonyms

  • 使— to cause, to make
  • 让— to let, to allow
  • 令— to cause, to order

Antonyms

  • 阻— to hinder, to obstruct
  • 止— to stop, to prevent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Make it possible for people to see clearly (俾众周知).
  • So that everyone can understand (俾便理解).
  • Enable the people to live in peace (俾民安居).
  • Make the plan succeed (俾计划成功).

Collocations

  • Make clear to all(俾众周知)
  • For convenience(俾便)
  • Enable understanding(俾便理解)
  • Make people see(俾人看见)
  • So that it can be done(俾可实行)
  • Enable success(俾获成功)

Idioms

  • Make it clear to everyone(俾众周知)
  • So that it may be convenient(俾便行事)
  • Enable examination and approval(俾便审核)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese and formal written contexts, rarely in modern spoken language.
  • Often appears in official documents, legal texts, and formal announcements to express purpose or result.
  • Carries a formal, somewhat archaic tone when used in modern contexts.

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