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

Q: What does 杯 (bēi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 杯 (bēi) means "cup; glass; trophy". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 杯 stroke by stroke?

杯 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 杯 and 朱?

杯 (bēi) and 朱 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 杯?

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

Q: What common words use 杯?

Common words containing 杯 include: 杯子 (bēi zi) — cup; glass; 干杯 (gān bēi) — cheers! / bottoms up!; 茶杯 (chá bēi) — teacup.

How to Write 杯

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

杯 is pronounced bēi in Mandarin Chinese. It means cup; glass; trophy.

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

Common Words with 杯

杯子 bēi zi

cup; glass

干杯 gān bēi

cheers! / bottoms up!

茶杯 chá bēi

teacup

Example Sentences

桌上有一个杯子。

zhuō shàng yǒu yí gè bēi zi

There is a cup on the table.

让我们为友谊干杯。

ràng wǒ men wèi yǒu yì gān bēi

Let's toast to our friendship.

这是一个茶杯。

zhè shì yí gè chá bēi

This is a teacup.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 杯 (bēi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 杯

What does 杯 (bēi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 杯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 杯 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 杯?

What common words use 杯?

How to Write 杯 (bēi)