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

Q: What does 摆 (bǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 摆 (bǎi) means "to place; to sway; to display". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 摆 stroke by stroke?

摆 has 13 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 摆 and 挲?

摆 (bǎi) and 挲 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 摆?

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 摆?

Common words containing 摆 include: 摆放 (bǎi fàng) — to arrange; to set out; 摆手 (bǎi shǒu) — to wave one's hand; 摇摆 (yáo bǎi) — to swing; to sway; to waver.

How to Write 摆

The character 摆 (bǎi) is written with 13 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

摆 is pronounced bǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to place; to sway; to display.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 摆 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 摆

摆放 bǎi fàng

to arrange; to set out

摆手 bǎi shǒu

to wave one's hand

摇摆 yáo bǎi

to swing; to sway; to waver

Example Sentences

桌上摆放着几本书。

zhuō shàng bǎi fàng zhe jǐ běn shū

There are a few books on the table.

他对我摆了摆手。

tā duì wǒ bǎi le bǎi shǒu

He waved his hand at me.

柳枝在风中摇摆。

liǔ zhī zài fēng zhōng yáo bǎi

Willow branches are swaying in the wind.

Similar Characters

挲 sā

捧 pěng

捩 liè

Practice Writing 摆 (bǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 摆

What does 摆 (bǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 摆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 摆 and 挲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 摆?

What common words use 摆?

How to Write 摆 (bǎi)