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

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

The Chinese character 弁 (biàn) means "ancient conical cap; preface". with 5 strokes and the radical 廾.

Q: How do you write 弁 stroke by stroke?

弁 has 5 strokes. The radical is 廾. 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 弁 and 廾?

弁 (biàn) and 廾 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 弁?

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

Q: What common words use 弁?

Common words containing 弁 include: 弁言 (biàn yán) — preface; foreword; 弁冕 (biàn miǎn) — ancient crown or cap; 武弁 (wǔ biàn) — Military officer (archaic).

How to Write 弁

The character 弁 (biàn) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 廾 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

弁 is pronounced biàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means ancient conical cap; preface.

Common Words with 弁

弁言 biàn yán

preface; foreword

弁冕 biàn miǎn

ancient crown or cap

武弁 wǔ biàn

Military officer (archaic)

Example Sentences

序文也叫弁言。

xù wén yě jiào biàn yán

A preface is also called a foreword.

他戴着古代的弁冕。

tā dài zhe gǔ dài de biàn miǎn

He is wearing an ancient ceremonial crown.

他是一名武弁。

tā shì yī míng wǔ biàn

He is a low-ranking military officer.

Similar Characters

廾 gǒng

廿 niàn

开 kāi

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Frequently Asked Questions about 弁

What does 弁 (biàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 弁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 弁 and 廾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 弁?

What common words use 弁?

How to Write 弁 (biàn)