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

Q: What does 陛 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 陛 (bì) means "steps to the throne". with 9 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 陛 stroke by stroke?

陛 has 9 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 陛 and 邮?

陛 (bì) and 邮 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 陛?

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

Q: What common words use 陛?

Common words containing 陛 include: 陛下 (bì xià) — Your Majesty; 阶陛 (jiē bì) — steps to a throne; 升陛 (shēng bì) — to ascend the throne; to go up the steps.

How to Write 陛

The character 陛 (bì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

陛 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means steps to the throne.

Common Words with 陛

陛下 bì xià

Your Majesty

阶陛 jiē bì

steps to a throne

升陛 shēng bì

to ascend the throne; to go up the steps

Example Sentences

陛下请坐。

bì xià qǐng zuò

Please sit down, Your Majesty.

这里的阶陛很高。

zhè lǐ de jiē bì hěn gāo

The steps here are very high.

他在升陛上走。

tā zài shēng bì shàng zǒu

He is walking up the palace steps.

Similar Characters

邮 yóu

邯 hán

邰 tái

Practice Writing 陛 (bì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 陛

What does 陛 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 陛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 陛 and 邮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 陛?

What common words use 陛?

How to Write 陛 (bì)