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

Q: What does 箅 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 箅 (bì) means "grate / steamer tray". with 14 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 箅 stroke by stroke?

箅 has 14 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 箅 and 筀?

箅 (bì) and 筀 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 箅?

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 箅?

Common words containing 箅 include: 箅子 (bì zi) — steamer tray / grate; 蒸箅 (zhēng bì) — Steamer grate; 箅网 (bì wǎng) — grate mesh / screen.

How to Write 箅

The character 箅 (bì) is written with 14 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

箅 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means grate / steamer tray.

Common Words with 箅

箅子 bì zi

steamer tray / grate

蒸箅 zhēng bì

Steamer grate

箅网 bì wǎng

grate mesh / screen

Example Sentences

锅里放一个箅子蒸馒头。

guō lǐ fàng yí gè bì zi zhēng mán tou

Put a steamer tray in the pot to steam buns.

这个蒸箅是竹子做的。

zhè ge zhēng bì shì zhú zi zuò de

This steaming rack is made of bamboo.

排水口有一个箅网。

pái shuǐ kǒu yǒu yí gè bì wǎng

There is a grate over the drain.

Similar Characters

筀 guì

筅 xiǎn

筊 xiáo

Practice Writing 箅 (bì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 箅

What does 箅 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 箅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 箅 and 筀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 箅?

What common words use 箅?

How to Write 箅 (bì)