How to Write 白
The character 白 (bái) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 白 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
白 is pronounced bái in Mandarin Chinese. It means white.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 白 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 白
白色
bái sè
white color
白天
bái tiān
daytime
明白
míng bái
To understand / Clear
Example Sentences
我喜欢白色的衣服。
wǒ xǐ huān bái sè de yī fú
I like white clothes.
他白天在学校学习。
tā bái tiān zài xué xiào xué xí
He studies at school during the day.
我明白你的意思。
wǒ míng bái nǐ de yì si
I understand what you mean.
Practice Writing 白 (bái)
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