彼 (bǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 彼 (bǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 彼 (bǐ) means "that; those; the other". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 彼 stroke by stroke?

彼 has 8 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 彼 and 彷?

彼 (bǐ) and 彷 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 彼?

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

Q: What common words use 彼?

Common words containing 彼 include: 彼此 (bǐ cǐ) — each other; one another; 彼岸 (bǐ àn) — the other shore; the other side; 知彼 (zhī bǐ) — To know the other side; to know the enemy..

How to Write 彼

The character 彼 (bǐ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 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

彼 is pronounced bǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means that; those; the other.

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

Common Words with 彼

彼此 bǐ cǐ

each other; one another

彼岸 bǐ àn

the other shore; the other side

知彼 zhī bǐ

To know the other side; to know the enemy.

Example Sentences

我们彼此都很信任。

wǒ men bǐ cǐ dōu hěn xìn rèn

We trust each other very much.

小船划向了彼岸。

xiǎo chuán huà xiàng le bǐ àn

The small boat rowed toward the other shore.

知己知彼，百战百胜。

zhī jǐ zhī bǐ bǎi zhàn bǎi shèng

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.

Similar Characters

彷 páng

彸 zhōng

役 yì

Practice Writing 彼 (bǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 彼

What does 彼 (bǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 彼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 彼 and 彷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 彼?

What common words use 彼?

How to Write 彼 (bǐ)