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

Q: What does 鄙 (bǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鄙 (bǐ) means "lowly or despicable". with 13 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 鄙 stroke by stroke?

鄙 has 13 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 鄙 and 郾?

鄙 (bǐ) and 郾 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 鄙?

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

Q: What common words use 鄙?

Common words containing 鄙 include: 鄙视 (bǐ shì) — to look down upon; 卑鄙 (bēi bǐ) — despicable; mean; contemptible; 鄙人 (bǐ rén) — I (a humble way to refer to oneself).

How to Write 鄙

The character 鄙 (bǐ) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鄙 is pronounced bǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means lowly or despicable.

Common Words with 鄙

鄙视 bǐ shì

to look down upon

卑鄙 bēi bǐ

despicable; mean; contemptible

鄙人 bǐ rén

I (a humble way to refer to oneself)

Example Sentences

不要鄙视别人。

bú yào bǐ shì bié rén

Don't look down on others.

他这样做很卑鄙。

tā zhè yàng zuò hěn bēi bǐ

What he did was very despicable.

鄙人姓王。

bǐ rén xìng wáng

My humble surname is Wang.

Similar Characters

郾 yǎn

鄂 è

鄄 juàn

Practice Writing 鄙 (bǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鄙

What does 鄙 (bǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鄙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鄙 and 郾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鄙?

What common words use 鄙?

How to Write 鄙 (bǐ)