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

Q: What does 彬 (bīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 彬 (bīn) means "refined; elegant". with 11 strokes and the radical 彡.

Q: How do you write 彬 stroke by stroke?

彬 has 11 strokes. The radical is 彡. 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 彬 and 㣎?

彬 (bīn) and 㣎 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 彬?

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

Q: What common words use 彬?

Common words containing 彬 include: 彬彬有礼 (bīn bīn yǒu lǐ) — refined and courteous; polite; 文质彬彬 (wén zhì bīn bīn) — Gentle and refined; 彬彬 (bīn bīn) — refined; suave; elegant.

How to Write 彬

The character 彬 (bīn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彡 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

彬 is pronounced bīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means refined; elegant.

Common Words with 彬

彬彬有礼 bīn bīn yǒu lǐ

refined and courteous; polite

文质彬彬 wén zhì bīn bīn

Gentle and refined

彬彬 bīn bīn

refined; suave; elegant

Example Sentences

他说话彬彬有礼。

tā shuō huà bīn bīn yǒu lǐ

He speaks in a very refined and polite manner.

老师看起来文质彬彬。

lǎo shī kàn qǐ lái wén zhì bīn bīn

The teacher looks gentle and refined.

他的小名是彬彬。

tā de xiǎo míng shì bīn bīn

His nickname is Binbin.

Similar Characters

㣎 mù

彦 yàn

彧 yù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 彬

What does 彬 (bīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 彬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 彬 and 㣎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 彬?

What common words use 彬?

How to Write 彬 (bīn)