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

Q: What does 狴 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 狴 (bì) means "mythical beast (component)". with 10 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狴 stroke by stroke?

狴 has 10 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狴 and 狉?

狴 (bì) and 狉 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 狴?

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

Q: What common words use 狴?

Common words containing 狴 include: 狴犴 (bì àn) — Bi'an (a mythical dragon son); 狴牢 (bì láo) — prison (archaic); 狴犴像 (bì àn xiàng) — statue of Bi'an.

How to Write 狴

The character 狴 (bì) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

狴 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means mythical beast (component).

Common Words with 狴

狴犴 bì àn

Bi'an (a mythical dragon son)

狴牢 bì láo

prison (archaic)

狴犴像 bì àn xiàng

statue of Bi'an

Example Sentences

门上刻着狴犴。

mén shàng kè zhe bì àn

A Bi'an (mythical creature) is carved on the door.

他被关进狴牢。

tā bèi guān jìn bì láo

He was thrown into prison.

这是一个狴犴像。

zhè shì yí gè bì àn xiàng

This is a statue of Bi'an.

Similar Characters

狉 pī

狊 jú

狍 páo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狴

What does 狴 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狴 and 狉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狴?

What common words use 狴?

How to Write 狴 (bì)