鳖 (biē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 鳖 (biē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鳖 (biē) means "soft-shelled turtle". with 19 strokes and the radical 鱼.

Q: How do you write 鳖 stroke by stroke?

鳖 has 19 strokes. The radical is 鱼. 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 鳖 and 鲼?

鳖 (biē) and 鲼 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 鳖?

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

Q: What common words use 鳖?

Common words containing 鳖 include: 甲鳖 (jiǎ biē) — soft-shell turtle; 鳖汤 (biē tāng) — soft-shelled turtle soup; 瓮中捉鳖 (wèng zhōng zhuō biē) — to catch a turtle in a jar (a sure thing).

How to Write 鳖

The character 鳖 (biē) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鱼 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

鳖 is pronounced biē in Mandarin Chinese. It means soft-shelled turtle.

Common Words with 鳖

甲鳖 jiǎ biē

soft-shell turtle

鳖汤 biē tāng

soft-shelled turtle soup

瓮中捉鳖 wèng zhōng zhuō biē

to catch a turtle in a jar (a sure thing)

Example Sentences

甲鳖通常躲在泥沙里。

jiǎ biē tōng cháng duǒ zài ní shā lǐ

Soft-shell turtles usually hide in the mud and sand.

鳖汤被认为非常有营养。

biē tāng bèi rèn wéi fēi cháng yǒu yíng yǎng

Soft-shelled turtle soup is considered very nutritious.

我们要来个瓮中捉鳖。

wǒ men yào lái gè wèng zhōng zhuō biē

We're going to catch them like a rat in a hole.

Similar Characters

鲼 fèn

鲽 dié

鳀 tí

Practice Writing 鳖 (biē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鳖

What does 鳖 (biē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鳖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鳖 and 鲼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鳖?

What common words use 鳖?

How to Write 鳖 (biē)