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

Q: What does 百 (bǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 百 (bǎi) means "Hundred". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 白.

Q: How do you write 百 stroke by stroke?

百 has 6 strokes. The radical is 白. 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 百 and 白?

百 (bǎi) and 白 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 百?

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

Q: What common words use 百?

Common words containing 百 include: 一百 (yì bǎi) — one hundred; 百分之 (bǎi fēn zhī) — Percent; 百货 (bǎi huò) — General merchandise.

How to Write 百

The character 百 (bǎi) is written with 6 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

百 is pronounced bǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hundred.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 百 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 百

一百 yì bǎi

one hundred

百分之 bǎi fēn zhī

Percent

百货 bǎi huò

General merchandise

Example Sentences

这本书一百块钱。

zhè běn shū yì bǎi kuài qián

This book costs one hundred yuan.

百分之五十的人同意。

bǎi fēn zhī wǔ shí de rén tóng yì

Fifty percent of the people agree.

我去百货商店买东西。

wǒ qù bǎi huò shāng diàn mǎi dōng xī

I'm going to the department store to buy things.

Similar Characters

白 bái

皂 zào

皃 mào

Practice Writing 百 (bǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 百

What does 百 (bǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 百 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 百 and 白?

What mistakes do learners make writing 百?

What common words use 百?

How to Write 百 (bǎi)