变 (biàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 变 (biàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 变 (biàn) means "to change or transform". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 又.

Q: How do you write 变 stroke by stroke?

变 has 8 strokes. The radical is 又. 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 变 and 叒?

变 (biàn) and 叒 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 变?

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

Q: What common words use 变?

Common words containing 变 include: 变化 (biàn huà) — change or variation; 变成 (biàn chéng) — to become or turn into; 改变 (gǎi biàn) — to change; to alter.

How to Write 变

The character 变 (biàn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 又 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

变 is pronounced biàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to change or transform.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 变 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 变

变化 biàn huà

change or variation

变成 biàn chéng

to become or turn into

改变 gǎi biàn

to change; to alter

Example Sentences

这里的变化很大。

zhè lǐ de biàn huà hěn dà

The changes here are very big.

水变成了冰。

shuǐ biàn chéng le bīng

Water turned into ice.

我想改变自己。

wǒ xiǎng gǎi biàn zì jǐ

I want to change myself.

Similar Characters

叒 ruò

叔 shū

叕 zhuó

Practice Writing 变 (biàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 变

What does 变 (biàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 变 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 变 and 叒?

What mistakes do learners make writing 变?

What common words use 变?

How to Write 变 (biàn)