卑 (bēi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 卑 (bēi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 卑 (bēi) means "low; humble; inferior". with 8 strokes and the radical 十.

Q: How do you write 卑 stroke by stroke?

卑 has 8 strokes. The radical is 十. 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 卑 and 倝?

卑 (bēi) and 倝 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 卑?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 十. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 卑?

Common words containing 卑 include: 自卑 (zì bēi) — to feel inferior; low self-esteem; 卑微 (bēi wēi) — humble; lowly; 卑鄙 (bēi bǐ) — despicable; mean; contemptible.

How to Write 卑

The character 卑 (bēi) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 十 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

卑 is pronounced bēi in Mandarin Chinese. It means low; humble; inferior.

Common Words with 卑

自卑 zì bēi

to feel inferior; low self-esteem

卑微 bēi wēi

humble; lowly

卑鄙 bēi bǐ

despicable; mean; contemptible

Example Sentences

你不要感到自卑。

nǐ bú yào gǎn dào zì bēi

Don't feel inferior.

他的地位很卑微。

tā de dì wèi hěn bēi wēi

His status is very humble.

这种行为很卑鄙。

zhè zhǒng xíng wéi hěn bēi bǐ

This behavior is very despicable.

Similar Characters

倝 gàn

华 huá

协 xié

Practice Writing 卑 (bēi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 卑

What does 卑 (bēi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 卑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 卑 and 倝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 卑?

What common words use 卑?

How to Write 卑 (bēi)