How to Write 别
The character 别 (bié) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
别 is pronounced bié in Mandarin Chinese. It means Don't / Other..
This is a polyphonic character with readings: bié, biè.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 别 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 别
Example Sentences
这两个词在用法上存在细微的区别。
zhè liǎng gè cí zài yòng fǎ shàng cún zài xì wēi de qū bié
There are subtle differences in the usage of these two words.
离别的时刻总是让人感到难分难舍。
lí bié de shí kè zǒng shì ràng rén gǎn dào nán fēn nán shě 。
The moment of parting always makes people feel reluctant to say goodbye.
他今天心情不好，说话总是很别扭。
tā jīn tiān xīn qíng bù hǎo shuō huà zǒng shì hěn biè niǔ
He is in a bad mood today and always speaks in a prickly way.
Practice Writing 别 (bié)
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