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

Q: What does 爸 (bà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 爸 (bà) means "Dad". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 父.

Q: How do you write 爸 stroke by stroke?

爸 has 8 strokes. The radical is 父. 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 爸 and 爷?

爸 (bà) and 爷 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 爸?

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

Q: What common words use 爸?

Common words containing 爸 include: 爸爸 (bà bà) — Dad; 老爸 (lǎo bà) — Dad; 爸妈 (bà mā) — Mom and Dad.

How to Write 爸

The character 爸 (bà) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 父 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

爸 is pronounced bà in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dad.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 爸 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 爸

爸爸 bà bà

Dad

老爸 lǎo bà

Dad

爸妈 bà mā

Mom and Dad

Example Sentences

爸爸去上班了。

bà bà qù shàng bān le

Dad has gone to work.

老爸，生日快乐！

lǎo bà shēng rì kuài lè

Happy birthday, Dad!

爸妈都在家。

bà mā dōu zài jiā

Mom and Dad are both at home.

Similar Characters

爷 yé

爹 diē

Practice Writing 爸 (bà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 爸

What does 爸 (bà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 爸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 爸 and 爷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 爸?

What common words use 爸?

How to Write 爸 (bà)