宾bīn

宾

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simplified form (簡體). 宾 (bīn) is the simplified counterpart of the traditional 賓, replacing the more elaborate left side with a streamlined version of the guest radical under a roof. It now appears in 宾客 (guests) and 宾馆 (hotel), preserving the idea of a visitor welcomed under a roof. --- Modern simpl

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Shuowen

Guest. The character shows a roof (宀) with a person holding a shell (貝) beneath, indicating a visitor who brings a gift, hence 'guest' or 'visitor'.

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bīn· HSK 2

宾bīn

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