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

Q: What does 槟 (bīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 槟 (bīn) means "Betel nut". with 14 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 槟 stroke by stroke?

槟 has 14 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 槟 and 棉?

槟 (bīn) and 棉 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 槟?

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

Q: What common words use 槟?

Common words containing 槟 include: 槟榔 (bīng láng) — Betel nut; 槟城 (bīn chéng) — Penang; 槟榔树 (bīng láng shù) — Betel nut tree.

How to Write 槟

The character 槟 (bīn) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

槟 is pronounced bīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Betel nut.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: bīn, bīng.

Common Words with 槟

槟榔 bīng láng

Betel nut

槟城 bīn chéng

Penang

槟榔树 bīng láng shù

Betel nut tree

Example Sentences

有些人喜欢在饭后吃槟榔。

yǒu xiē rén xǐ huān zài fàn hòu chī bīng láng

Some people like to chew betel nuts after meals.

我明年打算去槟城旅游。

wǒ míng nián dǎ suàn qù bīn chéng lǚ yóu

I plan to travel to Penang next year.

路两旁种满了槟榔树。

lù liǎng páng zhǒng mǎn le bīng láng shù

Betel nut trees are planted on both sides of the road.

Similar Characters

棉 mián

棋 qí

棍 gùn

Practice Writing 槟 (bīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 槟

What does 槟 (bīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 槟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 槟 and 棉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 槟?

What common words use 槟?

How to Write 槟 (bīn)