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

Q: What does 笨 (bèn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 笨 (bèn) means "stupid or clumsy". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical ⺮.

Q: How do you write 笨 stroke by stroke?

笨 has 11 strokes. The radical is ⺮. 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 笨 and 笑?

笨 (bèn) and 笑 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 笨?

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

Q: What common words use 笨?

Common words containing 笨 include: 笨蛋 (bèn dàn) — idiot or fool; 笨重 (bèn zhòng) — heavy or cumbersome; 笨手笨脚 (bèn shǒu bèn jiǎo) — clumsy or all thumbs.

How to Write 笨

The character 笨 (bèn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺮ 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

笨 is pronounced bèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means stupid or clumsy.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 笨 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 笨

笨蛋 bèn dàn

idiot or fool

笨重 bèn zhòng

heavy or cumbersome

笨手笨脚 bèn shǒu bèn jiǎo

clumsy or all thumbs

Example Sentences

他不是笨蛋。

tā bú shì bèn dàn

He is not a fool.

这个箱子很笨重。

zhè ge xiāng zi hěn bèn zhòng

This box is very bulky.

他干活笨手笨脚。

tā gàn huó bèn shǒu bèn jiǎo

He is clumsy at his work.

Similar Characters

笑 xiào

笔 bǐ

第 dì

Practice Writing 笨 (bèn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 笨

What does 笨 (bèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 笨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 笨 and 笑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 笨?

What common words use 笨?

How to Write 笨 (bèn)