罴 (pí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 罴 (pí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 罴 (pí) means "Brown bear". with 14 strokes and the radical 罒.

Q: How do you write 罴 stroke by stroke?

罴 has 14 strokes. The radical is 罒. 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 罴 and 罨?

罴 (pí) and 罨 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 罴?

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

Q: What common words use 罴?

Common words containing 罴 include: 棕罴 (zōng pí) — brown bear; 罴迹 (pí jì) — Tracks of a brown bear; 熊罴 (xióng pí) — Bears (specifically brown and black bears).

How to Write 罴

The character 罴 (pí) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 罒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

罴 is pronounced pí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Brown bear.

Common Words with 罴

棕罴 zōng pí

brown bear

罴迹 pí jì

Tracks of a brown bear

熊罴 xióng pí

Bears (specifically brown and black bears)

Example Sentences

棕罴的力量很大。

zōng pí de lì liàng hěn dà

Brown bears are very powerful.

雪地上有罴迹。

xuě dì shàng yǒu pí jì

There are brown bear tracks on the snow.

熊罴在森林里跑。

xióng pí zài sēn lín lǐ pǎo

Bears are running in the forest.

Similar Characters

罨 yǎn

罩 zhào

罪 zuì

Practice Writing 罴 (pí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 罴

What does 罴 (pí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 罴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 罴 and 罨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 罴?

What common words use 罴?

How to Write 罴 (pí)