币 (bì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 币 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 币 (bì) means "currency / money". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 巾.

Q: How do you write 币 stroke by stroke?

币 has 4 strokes. The radical is 巾. 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 币 and 巾?

币 (bì) and 巾 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 币?

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

Q: What common words use 币?

Common words containing 币 include: 钱币 (qián bì) — coins / currency; 货币 (huò bì) — currency; money; 硬币 (yìng bì) — coin.

How to Write 币

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

币 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means currency / money.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 币 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 币

钱币 qián bì

coins / currency

货币 huò bì

currency; money

硬币 yìng bì

coin

Example Sentences

他收集了很多钱币。

tā shōu jí le hěn duō qián bì

He collected many coins.

这里的货币是人民币。

zhè lǐ de huò bì shì rén mín bì

The currency here is Renminbi.

我兜里有几个硬币。

wǒ dōu lǐ yǒu jǐ gè yìng bì

I have a few coins in my pocket.

Similar Characters

巾 jīn

巿 fú

帀 zā

Practice Writing 币 (bì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 币

What does 币 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 币 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 币 and 巾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 币?

What common words use 币?

How to Write 币 (bì)