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

Q: What does 庇 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 庇 (bì) means "to shield; to protect". with 7 strokes and the radical 广.

Q: How do you write 庇 stroke by stroke?

庇 has 7 strokes. The radical is 广. 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 庇 and 平?

庇 (bì) and 平 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 庇?

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

Q: What common words use 庇?

Common words containing 庇 include: 庇护 (bì hù) — to shelter; to give asylum; 庇佑 (bì yòu) — to bless and protect; 包庇 (bāo bì) — to shield; to cover up (misdeeds).

How to Write 庇

The character 庇 (bì) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 广 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

庇 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to shield; to protect.

Common Words with 庇

庇护 bì hù

to shelter; to give asylum

庇佑 bì yòu

to bless and protect

包庇 bāo bì

to shield; to cover up (misdeeds)

Example Sentences

寻求法律庇护。

xún qiú fǎ lǜ bì hù

Seeking legal protection.

上天庇佑大家。

shàng tiān bì yòu dà jiā

May Heaven protect everyone.

不能包庇坏人。

bù néng bāo bì huài rén

Bad people must not be shielded.

Similar Characters

平 píng

庀 pǐ

庄 zhuāng

Practice Writing 庇 (bì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 庇

What does 庇 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 庇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 庇 and 平?

What mistakes do learners make writing 庇?

What common words use 庇?

How to Write 庇 (bì)