坌 (bèn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坌 (bèn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坌 (bèn) means "Dust / To gather". with 7 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坌 stroke by stroke?

坌 has 7 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坌 and 圣?

坌 (bèn) and 圣 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 坌?

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

Q: What common words use 坌?

Common words containing 坌 include: 坌土 (bèn tǔ) — Loose soil / Dust; 坌集 (bèn jí) — To swarm / To gather in large numbers; 坌息 (bèn xī) — To gather and rest.

How to Write 坌

The character 坌 (bèn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

坌 is pronounced bèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dust / To gather.

Common Words with 坌

坌土 bèn tǔ

Loose soil / Dust

坌集 bèn jí

To swarm / To gather in large numbers

坌息 bèn xī

To gather and rest

Example Sentences

地上有不少坌土。

dì shàng yǒu bù shǎo bèn tǔ

There is quite a lot of dust on the ground.

许多人坌集在一起。

xǔ duō rén bèn jí zài yì qǐ

Many people gathered together.

空气中充满了坌息。

kōng qì zhōng chōng mǎn le bèn xī

The air is filled with dust.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坌

What does 坌 (bèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坌 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坌?

What common words use 坌?

How to Write 坌 (bèn)