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

Q: What does 弼 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 弼 (bì) means "To assist; to aid (formal)". with 12 strokes and the radical 弓.

Q: How do you write 弼 stroke by stroke?

弼 has 12 strokes. The radical is 弓. 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 弼 and 弱?

弼 (bì) and 弱 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 弼?

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

Q: What common words use 弼?

Common words containing 弼 include: 辅弼 (fǔ bì) — To assist (the emperor); assistant; 弼马温 (bì mǎ wēn) — Protector of the Horses (Sun Wukong's title); 弼亮 (bì liàng) — To assist and enlighten (archaic).

How to Write 弼

The character 弼 (bì) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 弓 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

弼 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To assist; to aid (formal).

Common Words with 弼

辅弼 fǔ bì

To assist (the emperor); assistant

弼马温 bì mǎ wēn

Protector of the Horses (Sun Wukong's title)

弼亮 bì liàng

To assist and enlighten (archaic)

Example Sentences

他在辅弼国王。

tā zài fǔ bì guó wáng

He is assisting the king.

孙悟空当过弼马温。

sūn wù kōng dāng guò bì mǎ wēn

Sun Wukong once served as the Protector of the Horses.

他为人弼亮。

tā wéi rén bì liàng

He is helpful and upright.

Similar Characters

弱 ruò

弹 dàn

强 jiàng

Practice Writing 弼 (bì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 弼

What does 弼 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 弼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 弼 and 弱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 弼?

What common words use 弼?

How to Write 弼 (bì)