倍 (bèi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 倍 (bèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 倍 (bèi) means "Times; double; fold.". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 倍 stroke by stroke?

倍 has 10 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 倍 and 佩?

倍 (bèi) and 佩 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 倍?

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

Q: What common words use 倍?

Common words containing 倍 include: 加倍 (jiā bèi) — double; redouble; 一倍 (yí bèi) — double; twofold; 倍感 (bèi gǎn) — To feel even more; to feel doubly..

How to Write 倍

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

倍 is pronounced bèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Times; double; fold..

As an HSK Level 4 character, 倍 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 倍

加倍 jiā bèi

double; redouble

一倍 yí bèi

double; twofold

倍感 bèi gǎn

To feel even more; to feel doubly.

Example Sentences

我们要加倍努力。

wǒ men yào jiā bèi nǔ lì

We should redouble our efforts.

产量增加了一倍。

chǎn liàng zēng jiā le yí bèi

The output has doubled.

我倍感亲切。

wǒ bèi gǎn qīn qiè

I feel a great sense of warmth.

Similar Characters

佩 pèi

佬 lǎo

佯 yáng

Practice Writing 倍 (bèi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 倍

What does 倍 (bèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 倍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 倍 and 佩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 倍?

What common words use 倍?

How to Write 倍 (bèi)