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

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

The Chinese character 贬 (biǎn) means "To demote / To devalue / To disparage". with 8 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 贬 stroke by stroke?

贬 has 8 strokes. The radical is 贝. 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 贬 and 贞?

贬 (biǎn) and 贞 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 贬?

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

Q: What common words use 贬?

Common words containing 贬 include: 贬值 (biǎn zhí) — To depreciate / Devaluation; 贬义 (biǎn yì) — Derogatory / Negative connotation; 褒贬 (bāo biǎn) — to praise and criticize; to appraise.

How to Write 贬

The character 贬 (biǎn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 贝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

贬 is pronounced biǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To demote / To devalue / To disparage.

Common Words with 贬

贬值 biǎn zhí

To depreciate / Devaluation

贬义 biǎn yì

Derogatory / Negative connotation

褒贬 bāo biǎn

to praise and criticize; to appraise

Example Sentences

这种货币贬值了。

zhè zhǒng huò bì biǎn zhí le

This currency has depreciated.

这是一个贬义词。

zhè shì yí gè biǎn yì cí

This is a derogatory term.

大家对他褒贬不一。

dà jiā duì tā bāo biǎn bù yī

Everyone has mixed reviews about him.

Similar Characters

贞 zhēn

负 fù

贡 gòng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 贬

What does 贬 (biǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 贬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 贬 and 贞?

What mistakes do learners make writing 贬?

What common words use 贬?

How to Write 贬 (biǎn)