⺀ (bīng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does ⺀ (bīng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character ⺀ (bīng) means "Two dots (ice radical variant)". with 2 strokes and the radical 冫.

Q: How do you write ⺀ stroke by stroke?

⺀ has 2 strokes. The radical is 冫. 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 ⺀ and 冫?

⺀ (bīng) and 冫 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 ⺀?

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

Q: What common words use ⺀?

Common words containing ⺀ include: 冰水 (bīng shuǐ) — Ice water; 冷 (lěng) — cold; 准备 (zhǔn bèi) — to prepare; preparation.

How to Write ⺀

The character ⺀ (bīng) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 冫 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

⺀ is pronounced bīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Two dots (ice radical variant).

Common Words with ⺀

冰水 bīng shuǐ

Ice water

冷 lěng

cold

准备 zhǔn bèi

to prepare; preparation

Example Sentences

我想喝冰水。

Wǒ xiǎng hē bīng shuǐ.

I want to drink ice water.

今天天气很冷。

Jīntiān tiānqì hěn lěng.

The weather is very cold today.

我准备好了。

Wǒ zhǔnbèi hǎo le.

I'm ready.

Similar Characters

冫 bīng

Practice Writing ⺀ (bīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about ⺀

What does ⺀ (bīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write ⺀ stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between ⺀ and 冫?

What mistakes do learners make writing ⺀?

What common words use ⺀?

How to Write ⺀ (bīng)