魃 (bá) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 魃 (bá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 魃 (bá) means "Drought demon". with 14 strokes and the radical 鬼.

Q: How do you write 魃 stroke by stroke?

魃 has 14 strokes. The radical is 鬼. 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 魃 and 魁?

魃 (bá) and 魁 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 魃?

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

Q: What common words use 魃?

Common words containing 魃 include: 旱魃 (hàn bá) — drought demon; 魃舞 (bá wǔ) — Dance of the drought demon; 魃魅 (bá mèi) — Drought demon and spirits.

How to Write 魃

The character 魃 (bá) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鬼 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

魃 is pronounced bá in Mandarin Chinese. It means Drought demon.

Common Words with 魃

旱魃 hàn bá

drought demon

魃舞 bá wǔ

Dance of the drought demon

魃魅 bá mèi

Drought demon and spirits

Example Sentences

传说旱魃带来干旱。

chuán shuō hàn bá dài lái gān hàn

Legend says the drought demon brings severe dry spells.

村民们在跳魃舞。

cūn mín men zài tiào bá wǔ

The villagers are performing the drought demon dance.

这里的魃魅很多。

zhè lǐ de bá mèi hěn duō

There are many demons and ghosts here.

Similar Characters

魁 kuí

魂 hún

魄 pò

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Frequently Asked Questions about 魃

What does 魃 (bá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 魃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 魃 and 魁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 魃?

What common words use 魃?

How to Write 魃 (bá)