柄 (bǐng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 柄 (bǐng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 柄 (bǐng) means "Handle, stalk, or stem.". with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 柄 stroke by stroke?

柄 has 9 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 柄 and 杆?

柄 (bǐng) and 杆 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 柄?

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 柄?

Common words containing 柄 include: 把柄 (bǎ bǐng) — A handle, or leverage over someone.; 伞柄 (sǎn bǐng) — Umbrella handle.; 叶柄 (yè bǐng) — petiole, leafstalk.

How to Write 柄

The character 柄 (bǐng) is written with 9 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

柄 is pronounced bǐng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Handle, stalk, or stem..

Common Words with 柄

把柄 bǎ bǐng

A handle, or leverage over someone.

伞柄 sǎn bǐng

Umbrella handle.

叶柄 yè bǐng

petiole, leafstalk

Example Sentences

他抓住了对方的把柄。

tā zhuā zhù le duì fāng de bǎ bǐng

He found leverage against the other party.

伞柄断了。

sǎn bǐng duàn le

The umbrella handle is broken.

叶柄连接着叶子。

yè bǐng lián jiē zhe yè zi

The petiole connects to the leaf.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

Practice Writing 柄 (bǐng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 柄

What does 柄 (bǐng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 柄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 柄 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 柄?

What common words use 柄?

How to Write 柄 (bǐng)