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

Q: What does 荜 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 荜 (bì) means "Bean; pulse". with 9 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 荜 stroke by stroke?

荜 has 9 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 荜 and 兹?

荜 (bì) and 兹 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 荜?

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

Q: What common words use 荜?

Common words containing 荜 include: 蓬荜生辉 (péng bì shēng huī) — your presence brings light to my humble dwelling; 荜茇 (bì bá) — Long pepper; 荜门 (bì mén) — Wicker gate; humble home.

How to Write 荜

The character 荜 (bì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

荜 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bean; pulse.

Common Words with 荜

蓬荜生辉 péng bì shēng huī

your presence brings light to my humble dwelling

荜茇 bì bá

Long pepper

荜门 bì mén

Wicker gate; humble home

Example Sentences

您的到来让这里蓬荜生辉。

nín de dào lái ràng zhè lǐ péng bì shēng huī

Your presence brings light to my humble home.

荜茇是一种中药材。

bì bá shì yī zhǒng zhōng yào cái

Long pepper is a type of Chinese medicinal herb.

他出生于荜门穷户。

tā chū shēng yú bì mén qióng hù

He was born into a poor and humble family.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

芈 mǐ

芘 pí

Practice Writing 荜 (bì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 荜

What does 荜 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 荜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 荜 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 荜?

What common words use 荜?

How to Write 荜 (bì)