捭 (bǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 捭 (bǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 捭 (bǎi) means "Open / Spread out / Manipulate". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 捭 stroke by stroke?

捭 has 11 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 捭 and 拜?

捭 (bǎi) and 拜 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 捭?

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

Q: What common words use 捭?

Common words containing 捭 include: 捭阖 (bǎi hé) — maneuvering; opening and closing; 捭开 (bǎi kāi) — Pry open / Push open; 捭动 (bǎi dòng) — Swing / Move back and forth.

How to Write 捭

The character 捭 (bǎi) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

捭 is pronounced bǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Open / Spread out / Manipulate.

Common Words with 捭

捭阖 bǎi hé

maneuvering; opening and closing

捭开 bǎi kāi

Pry open / Push open

捭动 bǎi dòng

Swing / Move back and forth

Example Sentences

纵横捭阖是种策略。

zòng héng bǎi hé shì zhǒng cè lüè

Maneuvering in politics and diplomacy is a strategy.

把东西捭开看看。

bǎ dōng xī bǎi kāi kàn kàn

Pry the thing open to take a look.

树枝在风中捭动。

shù zhī zài fēng zhōng bǎi dòng

The branches are swaying in the wind.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 捭

What does 捭 (bǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 捭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 捭 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 捭?

What common words use 捭?

How to Write 捭 (bǎi)