苯 (běn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 苯 (běn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 苯 (běn) means "Benzene". with 8 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 苯 stroke by stroke?

苯 has 8 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 苯 and 兹?

苯 (běn) and 兹 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 苯?

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

Q: What common words use 苯?

Common words containing 苯 include: 苯 (běn) — Benzene; 甲苯 (jiǎ běn) — toluene; 苯环 (běn huán) — Benzene ring.

How to Write 苯

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

苯 is pronounced běn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Benzene.

Common Words with 苯

苯 běn

Benzene

甲苯 jiǎ běn

toluene

苯环 běn huán

Benzene ring

Example Sentences

苯是一种化学物质。

běn shì yī zhǒng huà xué wù zhì

Benzene is a chemical substance.

甲苯常用于工业。

jiǎ běn cháng yòng yú gōng yè

Toluene is commonly used in industry.

这是苯环的结构。

zhè shì běn huán de jié gòu

This is the structure of a benzene ring.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

芄 wán

Practice Writing 苯 (běn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 苯

What does 苯 (běn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 苯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 苯 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 苯?

What common words use 苯?

How to Write 苯 (běn)