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

Q: What does 碑 (bēi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 碑 (bēi) means "Stele or monument". with 13 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 碑 stroke by stroke?

碑 has 13 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 碑 and 砦?

碑 (bēi) and 砦 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 碑?

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

Q: What common words use 碑?

Common words containing 碑 include: 石碑 (shí bēi) — stone tablet; 口碑 (kǒu bēi) — reputation or word of mouth; 墓碑 (mù bēi) — tombstone.

How to Write 碑

The character 碑 (bēi) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

碑 is pronounced bēi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Stele or monument.

Common Words with 碑

石碑 shí bēi

stone tablet

口碑 kǒu bēi

reputation or word of mouth

墓碑 mù bēi

tombstone

Example Sentences

他在看石碑上的字。

tā zài kàn shí bēi shàng de zì

He is looking at the characters on the stone tablet.

这家店的口碑很好。

zhè jiā diàn de kǒu bēi hěn hǎo

This shop has a very good reputation.

墓碑上写着他的名字。

mù bēi shàng xiě zhe tā de míng zì

His name is written on the tombstone.

Similar Characters

砦 zhài

硅 guī

硇 náo

Practice Writing 碑 (bēi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 碑

What does 碑 (bēi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 碑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 碑 and 砦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 碑?

What common words use 碑?

How to Write 碑 (bēi)