How to Write 傧 (bīn) — Meaning “to receive guests; usher; master of ceremonies”

Imagine a person (亻) acting as a "bin" for guests — like a bin collects things, a 傧 collects and guides guests at a ceremony. You can also think of the best man (傧相) as the person who helps manage the wedding guests.

Keep the left radical 亻 narrow and the right side 宾 balanced. The right side has a roof (宀) on top and 兵 (soldier) below; be careful not to make the 兵 part too wide, and write the two small strokes at its bottom clearly.

Although all three use the person radical 亻 on the left, their right parts differ. 傧 has 宾 (guest) and relates to ceremonies, 俯 has 府 (mansion) and means to bow, and 俱 has 具 (tool) and means all or together. Remember the guest connection for 傧.

傧 appears mostly in formal wedding and ceremony terms like 傧相 (best man or bridesmaid) and 礼傧 (usher). It is not common in daily conversation but is essential for understanding traditional Chinese wedding roles and formal event etiquette.

Common words containing 傧 include: 傧相 (bīn xiàng) — best man or bridesmaid; 礼傧 (lǐ bīn) — Usher / Master of ceremonies; 傧从 (bīn cóng) — attendants; retinue.