坝 (bà) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坝 (bà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坝 (bà) means "dam / embankment". with 7 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坝 stroke by stroke?

坝 has 7 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坝 and 圣?

坝 (bà) and 圣 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 坝?

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

Q: What common words use 坝?

Common words containing 坝 include: 大坝 (dà bà) — Dam; 水坝 (shuǐ bà) — Dam; 坪坝 (píng bà) — level ground / small plain.

How to Write 坝

The character 坝 (bà) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

坝 is pronounced bà in Mandarin Chinese. It means dam / embankment.

Common Words with 坝

大坝 dà bà

Dam

水坝 shuǐ bà

Dam

坪坝 píng bà

level ground / small plain

Example Sentences

这个大坝非常壮观。

zhè ge dà bà fēi cháng zhuàng guān

This dam is very magnificent.

水坝可以发电。

shuǐ bà kě yǐ fā diàn

Dams can generate electricity.

坪坝上很平坦。

píng bà shàng hěn píng tǎn

The level ground is very flat.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

Practice Writing 坝 (bà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坝

What does 坝 (bà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坝 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坝?

What common words use 坝?

How to Write 坝 (bà)