鼻 (bí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 鼻 (bí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鼻 (bí) means "Nose". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 鼻.

Q: How do you write 鼻 stroke by stroke?

鼻 has 14 strokes. The radical is 鼻. 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 鼻 and 鼽?

鼻 (bí) and 鼽 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 鼻?

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

Q: What common words use 鼻?

Common words containing 鼻 include: 鼻子 (bí zi) — Nose; 鼻涕 (bí tì) — Nasal mucus; snot; 鼻孔 (bí kǒng) — Nostril.

How to Write 鼻

The character 鼻 (bí) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鼻 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

鼻 is pronounced bí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Nose.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 鼻 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 鼻

鼻子 bí zi

Nose

鼻涕 bí tì

Nasal mucus; snot

鼻孔 bí kǒng

Nostril

Example Sentences

他的鼻子很高。

tā de bí zi hěn gāo

He has a high-bridged nose.

我感冒流鼻涕了。

wǒ gǎn mào liú bí tì le

I have a cold and a runny nose.

人有两个鼻孔。

rén yǒu liǎng gè bí kǒng

Humans have two nostrils.

Similar Characters

鼽 qiú

Practice Writing 鼻 (bí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鼻

What does 鼻 (bí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鼻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鼻 and 鼽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鼻?

What common words use 鼻?

How to Write 鼻 (bí)