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

Q: What does 萆 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 萆 (bì) means "castor oil plant (used in plant names)". with 11 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 萆 stroke by stroke?

萆 has 11 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 萆 and 兹?

萆 (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 萆?

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 萆?

Common words containing 萆 include: 萆薢 (bì xiè) — sevenlobed yam rhizome (a medicinal herb); 萆薢粥 (bì xiè zhōu) — Bixie congee; 萆薢汤 (bì xiè tāng) — Bixie decoction (herbal soup).

How to Write 萆

The character 萆 (bì) is written with 11 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

萆 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means castor oil plant (used in plant names).

Common Words with 萆

萆薢 bì xiè

sevenlobed yam rhizome (a medicinal herb)

萆薢粥 bì xiè zhōu

Bixie congee

萆薢汤 bì xiè tāng

Bixie decoction (herbal soup)

Example Sentences

萆薢是一种中药。

bì xiè shì yī zhǒng zhōng yào

Bixie is a type of traditional Chinese medicine.

他每天喝萆薢粥。

tā měi tiān hē bì xiè zhōu

He drinks Bixie (herbal) porridge every day.

医生开了萆薢汤。

yī shēng kāi le bì xiè tāng

The doctor prescribed Bixie decoction.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苧 níng

苲 zhǎ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 萆

What does 萆 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 萆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 萆 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 萆?

What common words use 萆?

How to Write 萆 (bì)