掰 (bāi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 掰 (bāi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 掰 (bāi) means "to break off with hands; to pull apart". with 12 strokes and the radical 手.

Q: How do you write 掰 stroke by stroke?

掰 has 12 strokes. The radical is 手. 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 掰 and 拳?

掰 (bāi) and 拳 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 掰?

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

Q: What common words use 掰?

Common words containing 掰 include: 掰开 (bāi kāi) — to break open; to pull apart; 掰玉米 (bāi yù mǐ) — to pick corn (by breaking the cob off); 掰手腕 (bāi shǒu wàn) — arm wrestling.

How to Write 掰

The character 掰 (bāi) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 手 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

掰 is pronounced bāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to break off with hands; to pull apart.

Common Words with 掰

掰开 bāi kāi

to break open; to pull apart

掰玉米 bāi yù mǐ

to pick corn (by breaking the cob off)

掰手腕 bāi shǒu wàn

arm wrestling

Example Sentences

把面包掰开吃。

bǎ miàn bāo bāi kāi chī

Break the bread apart to eat.

我们去掰玉米。

wǒ men qù bāi yù mǐ

Let's go pick corn.

他们在掰手腕。

tā men zài bāi shǒu wàn

They are arm wrestling.

Similar Characters

拳 quán

拿 ná

挈 qiè

Practice Writing 掰 (bāi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 掰

What does 掰 (bāi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 掰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 掰 and 拳?

What mistakes do learners make writing 掰?

What common words use 掰?

How to Write 掰 (bāi)