猵 (biān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 猵 (biān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 猵 (biān) means "otter (archaic)". with 12 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 猵 stroke by stroke?

猵 has 12 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 猵 and 狳?

猵 (biān) and 狳 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 猵?

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

Q: What common words use 猵?

Common words containing 猵 include: 猵狙 (biān jū) — a mythical beast; 猵獭 (biān tǎ) — otter; 猵猵 (biān biān) — an animal moving quickly (archaic).

How to Write 猵

The character 猵 (biān) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

猵 is pronounced biān in Mandarin Chinese. It means otter (archaic).

Common Words with 猵

猵狙 biān jū

a mythical beast

猵獭 biān tǎ

otter

猵猵 biān biān

an animal moving quickly (archaic)

Example Sentences

猵狙是一种古兽。

biān jū shì yī zhǒng gǔ shòu

The Pianju is an ancient mythical beast.

猵獭在水里游泳。

biān tǎ zài shuǐ lǐ yóu yǒng

The otter is swimming in the water.

猵猵在林中穿梭。

biān biān zài lín zhōng chuān suō

The animal is weaving through the forest.

Similar Characters

狳 yú

狴 bì

狷 juàn

Practice Writing 猵 (biān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 猵

What does 猵 (biān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 猵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 猵 and 狳?

What mistakes do learners make writing 猵?

What common words use 猵?

How to Write 猵 (biān)