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

Q: What does 耙 (bà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 耙 (bà) means "A rake; a harrow; to rake". with 10 strokes and the radical 耒.

Q: How do you write 耙 stroke by stroke?

耙 has 10 strokes. The radical is 耒. 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 耙 and 耔?

耙 (bà) and 耔 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 耙?

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

Q: What common words use 耙?

Common words containing 耙 include: 耙地 (bà dì) — To rake or harrow the ground; 钉耙 (dīng pá) — Rake; 耙子 (pá zi) — A rake.

How to Write 耙

The character 耙 (bà) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 耒 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

耙 is pronounced bà in Mandarin Chinese. It means A rake; a harrow; to rake.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: bà, pá.

Common Words with 耙

耙地 bà dì

To rake or harrow the ground

钉耙 dīng pá

Rake

耙子 pá zi

A rake

Example Sentences

农民在田里耙地。

nóng mín zài tián lǐ bà dì

Farmers are harrowing the field.

他拿着一个钉耙。

tā ná zhe yí gè dīng pá

He was holding a rake.

院子里有一个耙子。

yuàn zi lǐ yǒu yí gè pá zi

There is a rake in the yard.

Similar Characters

耔 zǐ

耕 gēng

耖 chào

Practice Writing 耙 (bà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 耙

What does 耙 (bà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 耙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 耙 and 耔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 耙?

What common words use 耙?

How to Write 耙 (bà)