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

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

The Chinese character 兵 (bīng) means "Soldier; weapon". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 八.

Q: How do you write 兵 stroke by stroke?

兵 has 7 strokes. The radical is 八. 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 兵 and 㒸?

兵 (bīng) and 㒸 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 兵?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 八. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 兵?

Common words containing 兵 include: 士兵 (shì bīng) — soldier; 当兵 (dāng bīng) — To serve in the army; to be a soldier; 兵法 (bīng fǎ) — Art of war; military strategy.

How to Write 兵

The character 兵 (bīng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 八 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

兵 is pronounced bīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Soldier; weapon.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 兵 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 兵

士兵 shì bīng

soldier

当兵 dāng bīng

To serve in the army; to be a soldier

兵法 bīng fǎ

Art of war; military strategy

Example Sentences

他是一个士兵。

tā shì yí gè shì bīng

He is a soldier.

他想去当兵。

tā xiǎng qù dāng bīng

He wants to join the army.

孙子兵法很有名。

sūn zi bīng fǎ hěn yǒu míng

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is very famous.

Similar Characters

㒸 suì

共 gòng

其 qí

Practice Writing 兵 (bīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 兵

What does 兵 (bīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 兵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 兵 and 㒸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 兵?

What common words use 兵?

How to Write 兵 (bīng)