宾 (bīn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 宾 (bīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宾 (bīn) means "Guest / Visitor". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宾 stroke by stroke?

宾 has 10 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 宾 and 宓?

宾 (bīn) and 宓 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 宾?

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

Q: What common words use 宾?

Common words containing 宾 include: 宾馆 (bīn guǎn) — Hotel / Guesthouse; 嘉宾 (jiā bīn) — Honored guest.; 贵宾 (guì bīn) — VIP; distinguished guest.

How to Write 宾

The character 宾 (bīn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

宾 is pronounced bīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Guest / Visitor.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 宾 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 宾

宾馆 bīn guǎn

Hotel / Guesthouse

嘉宾 jiā bīn

Honored guest.

贵宾 guì bīn

VIP; distinguished guest

Example Sentences

宾馆就在前面。

bīn guǎn jiù zài qián miàn

The hotel is just ahead.

欢迎各位嘉宾。

huān yíng gè wèi jiā bīn

Welcome, distinguished guests.

他是这里的贵宾。

tā shì zhè lǐ de guì bīn

He is a VIP here.

Similar Characters

宓 mì

宕 dàng

宗 zōng

Practice Writing 宾 (bīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宾

What does 宾 (bīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宾 and 宓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宾?

What common words use 宾?

How to Write 宾 (bīn)