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

Q: What does 被 (bèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 被 (bèi) means "Quilt; (passive marker)". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 被 stroke by stroke?

被 has 10 strokes. The radical is 衤. 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 被 and 衩?

被 (bèi) and 衩 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 被?

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

Q: What common words use 被?

Common words containing 被 include: 被子 (bèi zi) — Quilt or duvet; 被告 (bèi gào) — defendant / the accused; 被动 (bèi dòng) — Passive.

How to Write 被

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

被 is pronounced bèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Quilt; (passive marker).

As an HSK Level 3 character, 被 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 被

被子 bèi zi

Quilt or duvet

被告 bèi gào

defendant / the accused

被动 bèi dòng

Passive

Example Sentences

这床被子很厚实。

zhè chuáng bèi zi hěn hòu shí

This quilt is very thick and substantial.

他是被告。

tā shì bèi gào 。

He is the defendant.

学习不能太被动。

xué xí bù néng tài bèi dòng

Learning should not be too passive.

Similar Characters

衩 chǎ

衫 shān

衬 chèn

Practice Writing 被 (bèi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 被

What does 被 (bèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 被 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 被 and 衩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 被?

What common words use 被?

How to Write 被 (bèi)