Definitions
surname Bian
hurried
Etymology
About
The character "卞" developed as a variant of "弁", a term for ceremonial headgear, and originally conveyed notions of haste or agitation. Its present form is structurally composed of "亠" above "卜", with the latter component historically linked to divinatory practices. While early meanings centered on impetuosity, the character's usage expanded in classical texts to denote legal principles or rules, and it has also functioned as a surname across various periods.
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