稗 (bài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 稗 (bài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 稗 (bài) means "barnyard grass; minor; unofficial". with 13 strokes and the radical 禾.

Q: How do you write 稗 stroke by stroke?

稗 has 13 strokes. The radical is 禾. 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 稗 and 秸?

稗 (bài) and 秸 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 稗?

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

Q: What common words use 稗?

Common words containing 稗 include: 稗子 (bài zi) — barnyard grass; 稗草 (bài cǎo) — barnyard grass; weed; 稗官野史 (bài guān yě shǐ) — unofficial histories and anecdotes.

How to Write 稗

The character 稗 (bài) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 禾 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

稗 is pronounced bài in Mandarin Chinese. It means barnyard grass; minor; unofficial.

Common Words with 稗

稗子 bài zi

barnyard grass

稗草 bài cǎo

barnyard grass; weed

稗官野史 bài guān yě shǐ

unofficial histories and anecdotes

Example Sentences

田里有很多稗子。

tián lǐ yǒu hěn duō bài zi

There are many barnyard grasses in the field.

农民在拔稗草。

nóng mín zài bá bài cǎo

Farmers are pulling up barnyard grass.

他喜欢看稗官野史。

tā xǐ huān kàn bài guān yě shǐ

He likes reading unofficial histories and anecdotes.

Similar Characters

秸 jiē

移 yí

秽 huì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 稗

What does 稗 (bài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 稗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 稗 and 秸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 稗?

What common words use 稗?

How to Write 稗 (bài)