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How to Write 奔 (bēn/bèn) — Meaning “to run; to rush”

bēn/bèn HSK Level 6 8 strokes Radical: 大

奔 (bēn/bèn) means "to run; to rush" in Chinese. It has 8 strokes with the radical 大, and is HSK Level 6.

Rated 3.7/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Harder than 25% of HSK Level 6 characters.

Appears in 4+ common words including 奔跑 (bēn pǎo), 奔赴 (bēn fù), 投奔 (tóu bèn).

Due to its 8 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 奔 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 奔

The character 奔 (bēn/bèn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 大 is one of its key components.

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What Does bēn/bèn (奔) Mean in Chinese?

奔 means to run; to rush.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: bēn, bèn.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 奔 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character奔
Pinyinbēn / bèn (ben)
Meaningto run; to rush
Strokes8
Radical大
HSK Level6
Difficulty3.7/5

Origin of 奔

奔 combines 大 (a person with arms outstretched) with three 止 (footprints) beneath, vividly depicting someone running at full speed with arms swinging. The ancient form shows a big figure sprinting, emphasizing rapid movement.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture a giant (大) rushing so fast that his three footprints (the lower part) blur into a single streak.

Common Words with 奔

奔跑 bēn pǎo
to run
奔赴 bēn fù
rush to; head for
投奔 tóu bèn
to seek refuge with
奔头 bèn tou
Something to look forward to; prospect; hope.

Example Sentences

运动员们在跑道上尽情地奔跑。

yùn dòng yuán men zài pǎo dào shàng jìn qíng dì bēn pǎo

The athletes are running to their heart's content on the track.

医疗队正紧急奔赴受灾最严重的地区。

yī liáo duì zhèng jǐn jí bēn fù shòu zāi zuì yán zhòng de dì qū

The medical team is rushing to the most severely affected disaster areas.

他在走投无路时，决定去南方投奔亲戚。

tā zài zǒu tóu wú lù shí jué dìng qù nán fāng tóu bèn qīn qī

When he was at the end of his rope, he decided to go south to seek help from relatives.

只要肯努力，未来的生活肯定有奔头。

zhǐ yào kěn nǔ lì wèi lái de shēng huó kěn dìng yǒu bèn tou

As long as you are willing to work hard, there will surely be something to look forward to in the future.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
奔 (current) bēn / bèn 8 大
买 mǎi 6 大
夷 yí 6 大
夸 kuā 6 大
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Frequently Asked Questions about 奔

奔 is made of 大 (big, like a person with arms stretched) on top and a bottom part resembling three 十 (ten) or plants, representing the ground. This suggests a person running fast across fields or over steps. The big person emphasizes the strong, forceful action of rushing.

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