嚭 (pǐ) - Great & abundant
嚭 · pǐ
Great;
abundant;
large;
used historically as a personal name, notably for Bo Pi, a corrupt official from the state of Wu during the Spring and Autumn period.
Greatabundantlarge
Usage highlights
Bo Pigreat and abundantlarge and extensive
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The name Bo Pi (伯嚭) appears in historical records.
- It can signify greatness or abundance (嚭大).
- Rarely used in modern vocabulary, primarily historical or literary.
Collocations
- Bo Pi(伯嚭)
- great and abundant(嚭大)
- large and extensive(嚭广)
Idioms
- None commonly associated with this rare character.
Cultural background
FAQ- Best known as the surname and given name of Bo Pi, a minister of Wu known for accepting bribes, leading to Wu's decline.
- The character itself, combining 喜 (joy) and 否 (negation), may imply a complex or ironic meaning related to joy and denial.
- Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.