蚌 (bàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蚌 (bàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蚌 (bàng) means "Mussel / Clam". with 10 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蚌 stroke by stroke?

蚌 has 10 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 蚌 and 虮?

蚌 (bàng) and 虮 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 蚌?

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

Q: What common words use 蚌?

Common words containing 蚌 include: 蚌壳 (bàng ké) — clam shell; 珍珠蚌 (zhēn zhū bàng) — Pearl oyster; pearl mussel; 蚌肉 (bàng ròu) — clam meat.

How to Write 蚌

The character 蚌 (bàng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 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

蚌 is pronounced bàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mussel / Clam.

Common Words with 蚌

蚌壳 bàng ké

clam shell

珍珠蚌 zhēn zhū bàng

Pearl oyster; pearl mussel

蚌肉 bàng ròu

clam meat

Example Sentences

这里的蚌壳很漂亮。

zhè lǐ de bàng ké hěn piào liàng

The shells here are very beautiful.

珍珠蚌里有珍珠。

zhēn zhū bàng lǐ yǒu zhēn zhū

There are pearls inside pearl oysters.

蚌肉的味道很好。

bàng ròu de wèi dào hěn hǎo

Clam meat tastes very good.

Similar Characters

虮 jǐ

虰 dīng

虱 shī

Practice Writing 蚌 (bàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蚌

What does 蚌 (bàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蚌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蚌 and 虮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蚌?

What common words use 蚌?

How to Write 蚌 (bàng)