笆 (bā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 笆 (bā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 笆 (bā) means "Bamboo fence". with 10 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 笆 stroke by stroke?

笆 has 10 strokes. The radical is 竹. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 笆 and 竺?

笆 (bā) and 竺 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 笆?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 竹. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 笆?

Common words containing 笆 include: 篱笆 (lí bā) — fence; 竹笆 (zhú bā) — Bamboo fence; bamboo screen; 笆斗 (bā dǒu) — Bamboo basket scoop.

How to Write 笆

The character 笆 (bā) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

笆 is pronounced bā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bamboo fence.

Common Words with 笆

篱笆 lí bā

fence

竹笆 zhú bā

Bamboo fence; bamboo screen

笆斗 bā dǒu

Bamboo basket scoop

Example Sentences

院子有个篱笆。

yuàn zi yǒu gè lí bā

The yard has a fence.

这是竹笆做的。

zhè shì zhú bā zuò de

This is made of bamboo fencing.

他拿着一个笆斗。

tā ná zhe yí gè bā dǒu

He was holding a wicker basket.

Similar Characters

竺 zhú

竽 yú

竿 gān

Practice Writing 笆 (bā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 笆

What does 笆 (bā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 笆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 笆 and 竺?

What mistakes do learners make writing 笆?

What common words use 笆?

How to Write 笆 (bā)