逼 (bī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 逼 (bī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 逼 (bī) means "to force; to compel". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 逼 stroke by stroke?

逼 has 12 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 逼 and 逋?

逼 (bī) and 逋 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 逼?

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

Q: What common words use 逼?

Common words containing 逼 include: 逼近 (bī jìn) — to approach; to close in on; 强逼 (qiǎng bī) — To force, to coerce; 逼真 (bī zhēn) — lifelike; realistic.

How to Write 逼

The character 逼 (bī) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

逼 is pronounced bī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to force; to compel.

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

Common Words with 逼

逼近 bī jìn

to approach; to close in on

强逼 qiǎng bī

To force, to coerce

逼真 bī zhēn

lifelike; realistic

Example Sentences

考试日期正在逼近。

kǎo shì rì qī zhèng zài bī jìn

The exam date is approaching.

别强逼孩子学钢琴。

bié qiǎng bī hái zi xué gāng qín

Don't force the child to learn the piano.

这张画画得很逼真。

zhè zhāng huà huà dé hěn bī zhēn

This drawing is very realistic.

Similar Characters

逋 bū

逍 xiāo

透 tòu

Practice Writing 逼 (bī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 逼

What does 逼 (bī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 逼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 逼 and 逋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 逼?

What common words use 逼?

How to Write 逼 (bī)