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

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

The Chinese character 褊 (biǎn) means "narrow; cramped; small-minded". with 14 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 褊 stroke by stroke?

褊 has 14 strokes. The radical is 衤. 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 褊 and 裎?

褊 (biǎn) and 裎 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 褊?

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

Q: What common words use 褊?

Common words containing 褊 include: 褊狭 (biǎn xiá) — narrow-minded; narrow; 褊小 (biǎn xiǎo) — narrow and small; 褊急 (biǎn jí) — irritable; short-tempered.

How to Write 褊

The character 褊 (biǎn) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衤 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

褊 is pronounced biǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means narrow; cramped; small-minded.

Common Words with 褊

褊狭 biǎn xiá

narrow-minded; narrow

褊小 biǎn xiǎo

narrow and small

褊急 biǎn jí

irritable; short-tempered

Example Sentences

他的心胸非常褊狭。

tā de xīn xiōng fēi cháng biǎn xiá

He is very narrow-minded.

这间屋子显得有些褊小。

zhè jiān wū zi xiǎn de yǒu xiē biǎn xiǎo

This room seems a bit cramped.

他的性格有些褊急。

tā de xìng gé yǒu xiē biǎn jí

He has a somewhat narrow-minded and irritable personality.

Similar Characters

裎 chéng

裕 yù

裙 qún

Practice Writing 褊 (biǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 褊

What does 褊 (biǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 褊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 褊 and 裎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 褊?

What common words use 褊?

How to Write 褊 (biǎn)