譬 pì example
example; metaphor; simile
How to remember 譬: 辟 law + 言 words = example. The student cannot follow the professor's long words about the new law until she finally gives one simple example.
Component breakdown
譬 = 辟 law + 言 words
- 辟 law
- 言 words
The student cannot follow the professor's long words about the new law until she finally gives one simple example.
How it is used
- A bound character for 'analogy/illustration' - 譬如 (pìrú) for example / such as, 譬喻 (pìyù) a metaphor or simile.
- 譬如 means the same as 比如 but is more literary/written; use 比如 in speech.