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

Q: What does 敝 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 敝 (bì) means "shabby / my (humble term)". with 11 strokes and the radical 攵.

Q: How do you write 敝 stroke by stroke?

敝 has 11 strokes. The radical is 攵. 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 敝 and 政?

敝 (bì) and 政 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 敝?

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

Q: What common words use 敝?

Common words containing 敝 include: 敝人 (bì rén) — I / me (humble term); 敝校 (bì xiào) — my school (humble term); 凋敝 (diāo bì) — depressed; destitute (of economy or business).

How to Write 敝

The character 敝 (bì) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 攵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

敝 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means shabby / my (humble term).

Common Words with 敝

敝人 bì rén

I / me (humble term)

敝校 bì xiào

my school (humble term)

凋敝 diāo bì

depressed; destitute (of economy or business)

Example Sentences

敝人姓王。

bì rén xìng wáng

My (humble) surname is Wang.

欢迎来到敝校。

huān yíng lái dào bì xiào

Welcome to our school.

这里的经济很凋敝。

zhè lǐ de jīng jì hěn diāo bì

The economy here is very depressed.

Similar Characters

政 zhèng

敃 mǐn

敄 wù

Practice Writing 敝 (bì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 敝

What does 敝 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 敝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 敝 and 政?

What mistakes do learners make writing 敝?

What common words use 敝?

How to Write 敝 (bì)