陂 (bēi) - slope & bank

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bēi ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

柠七

陂 · bēi

slope;

bank;

embankment;

also used in place names;

can mean uneven or tilted

slopebankembankment

Usage highlights

slopereservoirLong Slopeuneven terrainembankmentlake

Synonyms

  • 坡— slope, incline
  • 堤— embankment, dike
  • 岸— bank, shore

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 坦— smooth, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The slope (陂) is quite steep.
  • There is a reservoir (陂塘) nearby.
  • This is the Long Slope (长陂) area.
  • The terrain is uneven (陂陀).

Collocations

  • slope(陂)
  • reservoir(陂塘)
  • Long Slope(长陂)
  • uneven terrain(陂陀)
  • embankment(陂堰)
  • lake(陂泽)

Idioms

  • Uneven and rugged(陂陀不平)
  • Winding and undulating(陂陁起伏)
  • Slopes and fields(陂田阡陌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in geographical names, especially for places with slopes or water conservancy features.
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing terrain and landscapes.
  • Used in ancient water management systems for reservoirs and embankments.

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