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

Q: What does 必 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 必 (bì) means "must; certainly". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 必 stroke by stroke?

必 has 5 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 必 and ⺗?

必 (bì) and ⺗ 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 必?

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

Q: What common words use 必?

Common words containing 必 include: 必须 (bì xū) — must; have to; 不必 (bù bì) — need not; not necessary; 必要 (bì yào) — necessary; essential.

How to Write 必

The character 必 (bì) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

必 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means must; certainly.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 必 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 必

必须 bì xū

must; have to

不必 bù bì

need not; not necessary

必要 bì yào

necessary; essential

Example Sentences

你必须去上学。

nǐ bì xū qù shàng xué

You must go to school.

你不必客气。

nǐ bù bì kè qì

You don't need to be so polite.

这是必要的准备。

zhè shì bì yào de zhǔn bèi

This is a necessary preparation.

Similar Characters

⺗ xīn

心 xīn

忌 jì

Practice Writing 必 (bì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 必

What does 必 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 必 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 必 and ⺗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 必?

What common words use 必?

How to Write 必 (bì)