HSK 3 多音字 · Polyphone

便: bian (convenient) vs pian (cheap)

Readings 读音

bian convenient; then
pian cheap (便宜) 便宜

How it works 讲解

便 reads bian in words like — "convenient"; 便 reads pian in words like 便宜 — "cheap". The surrounding word tells you which reading to use — learn the trigger words, not the character alone.

Examples 例句

我Wǒ多duō买mǎi一些yīxiē，可以kěyǐ便宜piányi点diǎn吗ma？

If I buy more, can I get them cheaper?