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

Q: What does 筚 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 筚 (bì) means "Wattle; bamboo fence". with 12 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 筚 stroke by stroke?

筚 has 12 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 筚 and 笄?

筚 (bì) and 笄 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 筚?

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

Q: What common words use 筚?

Common words containing 筚 include: 筚门 (bì mén) — Wicker gate (symbolizing a humble home); 筚路 (bì lù) — Firewood cart (symbolizing hardship); 筚篥 (bì lì) — Bili (an ancient double-reed wind instrument).

How to Write 筚

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

筚 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Wattle; bamboo fence.

Common Words with 筚

筚门 bì mén

Wicker gate (symbolizing a humble home)

筚路 bì lù

Firewood cart (symbolizing hardship)

筚篥 bì lì

Bili (an ancient double-reed wind instrument)

Example Sentences

他家是筚门。

tā jiā shì bì mén

His family is of humble origins.

筚路蓝缕很辛苦。

bì lù lán lǚ hěn xīn kǔ

Starting an enterprise with great hardship is very difficult.

他会吹筚篥。

tā huì chuī bì lì

He can play the bili (a reed instrument).

Similar Characters

笄 jī

笆 bā

笊 zhào

Practice Writing 筚 (bì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 筚

What does 筚 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 筚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 筚 and 笄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 筚?

What common words use 筚?

How to Write 筚 (bì)