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Definition
A Chinese surname, typically transliterated as Bian or Bin.
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How it's used
This character is strictly used as a surname in Cantonese and carries no other meaning in daily speech. It is relatively uncommon compared to major surnames like 陳 or 李, so you will rarely encounter it outside of formal introductions or reading names on documents.
Examples
His surname is Bin, you can just call him Mr. Bin.
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Grammar guides
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