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

Q: What does 舭 (bǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 舭 (bǐ) means "bilge (of a ship)". with 10 strokes and the radical 舟.

Q: How do you write 舭 stroke by stroke?

舭 has 10 strokes. The radical is 舟. 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 舭 and 舡?

舭 (bǐ) and 舡 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 舭?

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

Q: What common words use 舭?

Common words containing 舭 include: 舭部 (bǐ bù) — bilge area; 舭龙骨 (bǐ lóng gǔ) — bilge keel; 船舭 (chuán bǐ) — Ship bilge.

How to Write 舭

The character 舭 (bǐ) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 舟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

舭 is pronounced bǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means bilge (of a ship).

Common Words with 舭

舭部 bǐ bù

bilge area

舭龙骨 bǐ lóng gǔ

bilge keel

船舭 chuán bǐ

Ship bilge

Example Sentences

船的舭部在水下。

chuán de bǐ bù zài shuǐ xià

The bilge of the ship is underwater.

这艘船有舭龙骨。

zhè sōu chuán yǒu bǐ lóng gǔ

This ship has bilge keels.

船舭需要定期检查。

chuán bǐ xū yào dìng qī jiǎn chá

The ship's bilge needs regular inspection.

Similar Characters

舡 chuán

舢 shān

舣 yǐ

Practice Writing 舭 (bǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舭

What does 舭 (bǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 舭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 舭 and 舡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 舭?

What common words use 舭?

How to Write 舭 (bǐ)