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

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

The Chinese character 汴 (biàn) means "Bian (ancient name for Kaifeng or a river)". with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 汴 stroke by stroke?

汴 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 汴 and 㳄?

汴 (biàn) and 㳄 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 汴?

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

Q: What common words use 汴?

Common words containing 汴 include: 汴京 (biàn jīng) — Bianjing (ancient name for Kaifeng); 汴河 (biàn hé) — Bian River; 汴水 (biàn shuǐ) — Bian River.

How to Write 汴

The character 汴 (biàn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

汴 is pronounced biàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bian (ancient name for Kaifeng or a river).

Common Words with 汴

汴京 biàn jīng

Bianjing (ancient name for Kaifeng)

汴河 biàn hé

Bian River

汴水 biàn shuǐ

Bian River

Example Sentences

汴京是古代的都城。

biàn jīng shì gǔ dài de dū chéng

Bianjing was an ancient capital city.

汴河在河南境内。

biàn hé zài hé nán jìng nèi

The Bian River is within Henan Province.

汴水流过这座城市。

biàn shuǐ liú guò zhè zuò chéng shì

The Bian River flows through this city.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 汴

What does 汴 (biàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 汴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 汴 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 汴?

What common words use 汴?

How to Write 汴 (biàn)