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

Q: What does 狈 (bèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 狈 (bèi) means "Bei (a legendary wolf-like animal).". with 7 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狈 stroke by stroke?

狈 has 7 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狈 and 犯?

狈 (bèi) and 犯 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 狈?

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

Q: What common words use 狈?

Common words containing 狈 include: 狼狈 (láng bèi) — in a difficult position / embarrassed; 狈子 (bèi zi) — A young Bei (wolf-like animal).; 狼狈为奸 (láng bèi wéi jiān) — to collude in evil / hand in glove.

How to Write 狈

The character 狈 (bèi) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

狈 is pronounced bèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bei (a legendary wolf-like animal)..

Common Words with 狈

狼狈 láng bèi

in a difficult position / embarrassed

狈子 bèi zi

A young Bei (wolf-like animal).

狼狈为奸 láng bèi wéi jiān

to collude in evil / hand in glove

Example Sentences

他被雨淋得很狼狈。

tā bèi yǔ lín dé hěn láng bèi

He was caught in the rain and looked a mess.

传说中狈子非常聪明。

chuán shuō zhōng bèi zi fēi cháng cōng míng

Legend says the mythical 'Bei' (a wolf-like creature) is very clever.

他们两人狼狈为奸。

tā men liǎng rén láng bèi wéi jiān

The two of them act in collusion.

Similar Characters

犯 fàn

犰 qiú

犴 àn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狈

What does 狈 (bèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狈 and 犯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狈?

What common words use 狈?

How to Write 狈 (bèi)