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

Q: What does 髀 (bì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 髀 (bì) means "thigh / femur". with 17 strokes and the radical 骨.

Q: How do you write 髀 stroke by stroke?

髀 has 17 strokes. The radical is 骨. 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 髀 and 骸?

髀 (bì) and 骸 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 髀?

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

Q: What common words use 髀?

Common words containing 髀 include: 髀骨 (bì gǔ) — femur / thigh bone; 髀肉 (bì ròu) — flesh on the thighs; 抚髀 (fǔ bì) — to slap one's thigh (in excitement or regret).

How to Write 髀

The character 髀 (bì) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 骨 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

髀 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese. It means thigh / femur.

Common Words with 髀

髀骨 bì gǔ

femur / thigh bone

髀肉 bì ròu

flesh on the thighs

抚髀 fǔ bì

to slap one's thigh (in excitement or regret)

Example Sentences

髀骨就是大腿骨。

bì gǔ jiù shì dà tuǐ gǔ

The femur is the thigh bone.

他的髀肉增加了。

tā de bì ròu zēng jiā le

He has put on weight on his thighs.

他抚髀长叹一声。

tā fǔ bì cháng tàn yī shēng

He slapped his thigh and sighed deeply.

Similar Characters

骸 hái

骺 hóu

骼 gé

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Frequently Asked Questions about 髀

What does 髀 (bì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 髀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 髀 and 骸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 髀?

What common words use 髀?

How to Write 髀 (bì)