畢 (bì) - To finish, to complete & to be done

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bì ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

畢 · bì

To finish, to complete;

to be done;

all, entirely;

a surname;

also refers to the ancient state of Bi.

To finish, to completeto be doneall, entirely

Usage highlights

GraduationTo completeAll one's lifeTo reveal completelyTo concentrate fullyTo die

Synonyms

  • 完— to finish, to complete
  • 结— to conclude, to end
  • 终— to end, to terminate

Antonyms

  • 始— to begin, to start
  • 开— to open, to start
  • 未— not yet, incomplete

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has completed his studies (毕业).
  • The ceremony is over (完毕).
  • All members were present (毕生).
  • I will tell you everything (原形毕露).

Collocations

  • Graduation(毕业)
  • To complete(完毕)
  • All one's life(毕生)
  • To reveal completely(原形毕露)
  • To concentrate fully(毕力)
  • To die(毕命)

Idioms

  • The wolf of Zhongshan is exposed in his true colors(中山狼，得意便猖狂，原形毕露)
  • To strive with all one's might(毕力同心)
  • To reveal one's true features(凶相毕露)
  • To die for a cause(毕命于国)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a type of ancient net used for hunting, evolving to mean 'to complete' or 'to finish'.
  • Was the name of an ancient state during the Zhou Dynasty, located in present-day Shaanxi.
  • The character appears in the classic 'Book of Songs' and has been used as a surname for centuries.

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