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

Q: What does 比 (bǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 比 (bǐ) means "To compare / Than". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 比.

Q: How do you write 比 stroke by stroke?

比 has 4 strokes. The radical is 比. 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 比 and 毕?

比 (bǐ) and 毕 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 比?

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

Q: What common words use 比?

Common words containing 比 include: 比较 (bǐ jiào) — To compare; relatively; 比赛 (bǐ sài) — Competition / Match; 比如 (bǐ rú) — For example.

How to Write 比

The character 比 (bǐ) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 比 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

比 is pronounced bǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means To compare / Than.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 比 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 比

比较 bǐ jiào

To compare; relatively

比赛 bǐ sài

Competition / Match

比如 bǐ rú

For example

Example Sentences

今天比较冷。

jīn tiān bǐ jiào lěng

It's quite cold today.

足球比赛开始了。

zú qiú bǐ sài kāi shǐ le

The soccer match has started.

我喜欢水果，比如苹果。

wǒ xǐ huān shuǐ guǒ bǐ rú píng guǒ

I like fruit, such as apples.

Similar Characters

毕 bì

Practice Writing 比 (bǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 比

What does 比 (bǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 比 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 比 and 毕?

What mistakes do learners make writing 比?

What common words use 比?

How to Write 比 (bǐ)