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

Q: What does 蔽 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蔽 (bì) means "to cover / to shelter". with 14 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蔽 stroke by stroke?

蔽 has 14 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 蔽 and 莿?

蔽 (bì) and 莿 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 蔽?

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 蔽?

Common words containing 蔽 include: 遮蔽 (zhē bì) — To shelter; to cover.; 隐蔽 (yǐn bì) — concealed; to take cover; 掩蔽 (yǎn bì) — to mask; to screen; to shelter.

How to Write 蔽

The character 蔽 (bì) is written with 14 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

蔽 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to cover / to shelter.

Common Words with 蔽

遮蔽 zhē bì

To shelter; to cover.

隐蔽 yǐn bì

concealed; to take cover

掩蔽 yǎn bì

to mask; to screen; to shelter

Example Sentences

大树遮蔽了阳光。

dà shù zhē bì le yáng guāng

The big tree blocked the sunlight.

这个地方很隐蔽。

zhè ge dì fāng hěn yǐn bì

This place is very hidden.

云层掩蔽了月亮。

yún céng yǎn bì le yuè liàng

The cloud layer obscured the moon.

Similar Characters

莿 cì

菐 pú

萠 pān

Practice Writing 蔽 (bì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蔽

What does 蔽 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蔽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蔽 and 莿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蔽?

What common words use 蔽?

How to Write 蔽 (bì)