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

Q: What does 觱 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 觱 (bì) means "ancient flute; cold wind". with 16 strokes and the radical 角.

Q: How do you write 觱 stroke by stroke?

觱 has 16 strokes. The radical is 角. 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 觱 and 觫?

觱 (bì) and 觫 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 觱?

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

Q: What common words use 觱?

Common words containing 觱 include: 觱篥 (bì lì) — bili (ancient double-reed instrument); 觱发 (bì fā) — chilly wind; biting cold; 觱沸 (bì fèi) — bubbling up (of a spring).

How to Write 觱

The character 觱 (bì) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 角 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

觱 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means ancient flute; cold wind.

Common Words with 觱

觱篥 bì lì

bili (ancient double-reed instrument)

觱发 bì fā

chilly wind; biting cold

觱沸 bì fèi

bubbling up (of a spring)

Example Sentences

他在吹觱篥。

tā zài chuī bì lì

He is playing the bili.

寒风觱发。

hán fēng bì fā

The cold wind whistles and blows.

泉水觱沸。

quán shuǐ bì fèi

The spring water gushes out forcefully.

Similar Characters

觫 sù

觯 zhì

觳 hú

Practice Writing 觱 (bì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 觱

What does 觱 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 觱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 觱 and 觫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 觱?

What common words use 觱?

How to Write 觱 (bì)