匾 (biǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 匾 (biǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 匾 (biǎn) means "Plaque.". with 11 strokes and the radical 匚.

Q: How do you write 匾 stroke by stroke?

匾 has 11 strokes. The radical is 匚. 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 匾 and 匧?

匾 (biǎn) and 匧 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 匾?

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

Q: What common words use 匾?

Common words containing 匾 include: 匾额 (biǎn é) — horizontal inscribed board; plaque; 横匾 (héng biǎn) — horizontal inscribed board; plaque; 招牌匾 (zhāo pái biǎn) — Shop sign / signboard.

How to Write 匾

The character 匾 (biǎn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 匚 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

匾 is pronounced biǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Plaque..

Common Words with 匾

匾额 biǎn é

horizontal inscribed board; plaque

横匾 héng biǎn

horizontal inscribed board; plaque

招牌匾 zhāo pái biǎn

Shop sign / signboard

Example Sentences

门口挂着一块匾额。

mén kǒu guà zhe yī kuài biǎn é

A plaque is hanging above the entrance.

墙上有一块横匾。

qiáng shàng yǒu yī kuài héng biǎn

There is a horizontal inscribed board on the wall.

商店的招牌匾很大。

shāng diàn de zhāo pái biǎn hěn dà

The store's signboard is very large.

Similar Characters

匧 qiè

匪 fěi

匮 kuì

Practice Writing 匾 (biǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 匾

What does 匾 (biǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 匾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 匾 and 匧?

What mistakes do learners make writing 匾?

What common words use 匾?

How to Write 匾 (biǎn)