Common Meanings
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biàn卞
Refers to law, rule, or regulation, often implying ancient customs or statutes.
古代的许多礼仪之卞，至今仍有借鉴意义
Many ancient rules of etiquette still hold referential significance today.
When pronounced biàn, '卞' describes someone who is impatient or quick-tempered.
他性情卞急，常因小事动怒
He is quick-tempered and often gets angry over small matters.
To engage in hand-to-hand combat without weapons.
古时，若两人徒手相争，即为卞。
In ancient times, if two people fought bare-handed, it was known as Biàn.
卞 (biàn) is an archaic variant of 變 (biàn), meaning "to change," "to alter," or "to transform." It refers to the process of transformation or a state of flux.
面對世事之卞，我們當保持平和心態
Facing the changes of worldly affairs, we should maintain a peaceful mindset.
Bian is a historical place name, referring to an ancient city or county in China, located in present-day Shandong province. It was a significant site in ancient times.
卞山一带，风景秀丽，吸引了许多游客。
The area around Bian Mountain boasts beautiful scenery and attracts many tourists.
A Chinese surname, originating from the Zhou dynasty.
卞先生是我们公司的一位资深员工，他的家族起源于周朝
Mr. Bian is a senior employee of our company; his family originated from the Zhou dynasty.
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pán卞
An archaic variant of '般' (pán), meaning 'joy' or 'happiness', as described in the ancient dictionary 'Erya'.
人生之卞，在于知足。
The joy of life lies in contentment.