贲 (bēn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 贲 (bēn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 贲 (bēn) means "Bright; adorn". with 9 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 贲 stroke by stroke?

贲 has 9 strokes. The radical is 贝. 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 贲 and 贡?

贲 (bēn) and 贡 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 贲?

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

Q: What common words use 贲?

Common words containing 贲 include: 虎贲 (hǔ bēn) — Brave warrior; imperial guard.; 贲临 (bì lín) — Your arrival (honorific); 贲门 (bēn mén) — Cardia (opening of the stomach).

How to Write 贲

The character 贲 (bēn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 贝 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

贲 is pronounced bēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bright; adorn.

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

Common Words with 贲

虎贲 hǔ bēn

Brave warrior; imperial guard.

贲临 bì lín

Your arrival (honorific)

贲门 bēn mén

Cardia (opening of the stomach)

Example Sentences

他是一名虎贲勇士。

tā shì yī míng hǔ bēn yǒng shì

He is a Huben warrior.

欢迎各位嘉宾贲临。

huān yíng gè wèi jiā bīn bì lín

Welcome, distinguished guests.

贲门位于胃的上方。

bēn mén wèi yú wèi de shàng fāng

The cardia is located at the top of the stomach.

Similar Characters

贡 gòng

财 cái

责 zé

Practice Writing 贲 (bēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 贲

What does 贲 (bēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 贲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 贲 and 贡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 贲?

What common words use 贲?

How to Write 贲 (bēn)