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

Q: What does 痹 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 痹 (bì) means "numbness; paralysis; Bi syndrome". with 13 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痹 stroke by stroke?

痹 has 13 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痹 and 疵?

痹 (bì) and 疵 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 痹?

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

Q: What common words use 痹?

Common words containing 痹 include: 麻痹 (má bì) — paralysis / to be off guard; 痹症 (bì zhèng) — Bi syndrome (joint pain or numbness); 痹痛 (bì tòng) — pain from Bi syndrome; arthralgia.

How to Write 痹

The character 痹 (bì) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 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

痹 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means numbness; paralysis; Bi syndrome.

Common Words with 痹

麻痹 má bì

paralysis / to be off guard

痹症 bì zhèng

Bi syndrome (joint pain or numbness)

痹痛 bì tòng

pain from Bi syndrome; arthralgia

Example Sentences

他的左手麻痹了。

tā de zuǒ shǒu má bì le

His left hand is numb.

这种痹症很难治。

zhè zhǒng bì zhèng hěn nán zhì

This type of numbness or joint pain is hard to treat.

他的腿部感到痹痛。

tā de tuǐ bù gǎn dào bì tòng

He feels a numb pain in his leg.

Similar Characters

疵 cī

痊 quán

痍 yí

Practice Writing 痹 (bì)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 痹 with real-time feedback.

App Store ▶ Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions about 痹

What does 痹 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痹 and 疵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痹?

What common words use 痹?

How to Write 痹 (bì)