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

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

The Chinese character 鞭 (biān) means "Whip". with 18 strokes and the radical 革.

Q: How do you write 鞭 stroke by stroke?

鞭 has 18 strokes. The radical is 革. 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 鞭 and 鞔?

鞭 (biān) and 鞔 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 鞭?

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

Q: What common words use 鞭?

Common words containing 鞭 include: 鞭子 (biān zi) — Whip; 鞭炮 (biān pào) — firecrackers; 鞭策 (biān cè) — to spur on; to urge.

How to Write 鞭

The character 鞭 (biān) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 革 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鞭 is pronounced biān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Whip.

Common Words with 鞭

鞭子 biān zi

Whip

鞭炮 biān pào

firecrackers

鞭策 biān cè

to spur on; to urge

Example Sentences

他手里拿着长鞭子。

tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe zhǎng biān zi

He is holding a long whip in his hand.

过年要放鞭炮。

guò nián yào fàng biān pào

Firecrackers are set off during the New Year.

老师的话鞭策我进步。

lǎo shī de huà biān cè wǒ jìn bù

The teacher's words spurred me to make progress.

Similar Characters

鞔 mán

鞘 qiào

鞠 jū

Practice Writing 鞭 (biān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鞭

What does 鞭 (biān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鞭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鞭 and 鞔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鞭?

What common words use 鞭?

How to Write 鞭 (biān)