跸 Stroke Order — How to Write 跸

跸 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 足, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

跸 Radical and Character Components

Components:足毕

跸 is a phono-semantic compound: 足 (foot) carries the meaning, while 毕 indicates the sound.

Radical: 足 + 6 more strokes

跸 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 跸 in Chinese

bì跸

To clear the way and prohibit passage for an imperial procession; to keep onlookers away for an important person's passage.

古时帝王出巡，常有官员前行警跸，以确保道路畅通无阻

In ancient times, when emperors went on tours, officials often preceded them to clear the way, ensuring the roads were unimpeded.

Refers to the emperor's carriage or cortege during a tour, often used in "zhù bì" to describe the emperor's temporary stop.

古时帝王巡狩，常于名山大川间驻跸，以示亲民。

In ancient times, emperors on imperial tours often made temporary stops (zhù bì) amidst famous mountains and rivers to demonstrate their connection with the populace.