比 Stroke Order — How to Write 比
比 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 比, 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.
比 Radical and Character Components
Components:匕
比 is an ideographic compound. Two spoons 匕 side-by-side; 匕 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 比 + 0 more strokes
比 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- bǐ
Meanings of 比 in Chinese
1
bǐ比
To compare or compete in terms of level, length, distance, or quality; to match or contend.
我们班在这次数学比赛中得了第一名。
Our class won first place in this math competition.
To be able to match or compare favorably; often used to express incomparability, as in 'unmatched' or 'unparalleled'.
她的才华无与伦比，令人赞叹。
Her talent is unparalleled and truly admirable.
Used to indicate the score or ratio between two competing sides, for example, in sports matches.
我们队以三比二赢得了比赛。
Our team won the game three to two.
To indicate a relationship or ratio between two numbers or quantities, such as 'proportion' or 'ratio value'.
这个班级男女比例是二比一。
The ratio of boys to girls in this class is two to one.
To compare, liken; for example, such as (used to introduce an analogy or example).
你可以比方说，如果天气好，我们就去公园野餐。
You could, for example, say if the weather is good, we will go for a picnic in the park.
To be close to or adjacent to, often used in phrases describing things side by side or next to each other.
他们是比邻而居的好朋友。
They are good friends who live next door to each other.
To be harmonious, agreeable, or to have a close relationship.
一家人要和和比比的。
Family members should be harmonious.
until; by the time
比我到家时，雨已经停了。
By the time I got home, the rain had stopped.
Common Words and Phrases with 比
1
Frequently; everywhere; ubiquitous.
公园里热爱运动的人们比比皆是，有的跑步，有的跳舞，一片生机勃勃的景象。
In the park, people who love sports are ubiquitous; some are running, others are dancing, presenting a vibrant scene.
2
ubiquitous; can be found everywhere
在当今社会，各种各样的应用程序比比皆是，方便了人们的生活。
In today's society, various applications are ubiquitous, making people's lives more convenient.
3
For example, for instance, or to give an analogy.
我们可以通过一些简单的比方来理解这个复杂的概念。
We can understand this complex concept through some simple analogies.
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Bigan (Bǐgàn) was a nobleman and Grand Tutor in the Shang Dynasty, uncle to King Zhou. Legend says he was disemboweled and killed for repeatedly admonishing the king.
比干的忠诚和正直，千百年来一直被后人所敬仰。
Bi Gan's loyalty and integrity have been admired by future generations for thousands of years.
6
to imitate or copy mechanically without understanding
小明刚开始学画画时，总是比葫芦画瓢地照着画册上的图样描摹，缺乏自己的创意。
When Xiao Ming first started learning to draw, he always just mimicked the patterns from the picture book without much original thought, lacking his own creativity.
7
To gesticulate; to make hand gestures to communicate or emphasize what is being said.
他用手比划着告诉我路怎么走。
He used his hands to gesticulate, showing me how to get there.
8
A two-piece swimsuit for women, consisting of a bra-like top and brief-like bottom.
她在阳光明媚的沙滩上穿着一件亮丽的比基尼，享受着悠闲的假日时光。
She was wearing a bright bikini on the sunny beach, enjoying her leisurely holiday.
9
when; by the time
比及夕阳西下，他们才收拾好行囊准备出发。
By the time the sun set, they had just finished packing their bags, ready to depart.
10
price comparison; compare prices
在购买大件商品之前，消费者通常会进行比价，以确保获得最优惠的价格。
Before purchasing large items, consumers usually compare prices to ensure they get the most favorable price.
11
shoulder to shoulder; to be on par with
他们俩的专业技能可以比肩，都在行业内享有盛誉。
Their professional skills are comparable, and both enjoy high reputations in the industry.
12
to stand shoulder to shoulder
他们比肩而立，眺望着远方的山峦，共同分享着这份宁静。
They stood shoulder to shoulder, gazing at the distant mountains, sharing the tranquility.
13
Describes a very crowded scene, with people standing shoulder to shoulder and following closely one after another.
节假日期间，热门景点总是游人如织，比肩继踵，想要好好欣赏风景都变得困难。
During holidays, popular scenic spots are invariably swarming with tourists, standing shoulder to shoulder and heel to toe, making it difficult to properly enjoy the scenery.
14
To compare; fairly; quite.
我们可以比较一下这两种手机的性能。
We can compare the performance of these two types of phones.
15
Comparative degree refers to the form of an adjective or adverb that shows a greater degree when comparing two things, often formed by adding '-er' or 'more' (e.g., 'taller,' 'more beautiful').
这只狗跑得比那只快。
This dog runs faster than that one.
More words with 比
- wú无bǐ比Incomparable; unparalleled.
- xiāng相bǐ比to compare; compared to/with
- dān单bǐ比single ratio, single comparison
- duì对bǐ比Compare, Contrast
- fǎn反bǐ比inverse ratio, inverse proportion
- hǎo好bǐ比can be compared to; be just like
- jiào较bǐ比Comparatively.
- lā拉bǐ比Rabbi
- pèi配bǐ比ratio, proportion
- píng评bǐ比evaluation, comparison
- pái排bǐ比parallelism
- pān攀bǐ比compare and compete, competitive comparison
- zhèng正bǐ比direct proportion
- zhì栉bǐ比closely packed, like the teeth of a comb
- chéng成fǎn反bǐ比inversely proportional
- duì对bǐ比dù度Contrast
- duì对bǐ比sè色contrasting color, complementary color
- zhèng正bǐ比lì例direct proportion
- bā巴bǐ比lún伦Babylon
- bù不bǐ比No comparison, Not comparable
Idioms with 比
- bǐ比bǐ比hua划huà划to gesticulate while speaking
- bǐ比bǐ比jiē皆rán然found everywhere
- bǐ比jiān肩ér而shì事work or serve side by side
- bǐ比liàng量qí齐guān观treat all equally
- bǐ比quán权liàng量lì力weigh power and assess strength
- bǐ比shǒu手huà划jiǎo脚talk with lively hand gestures
- bǐ比xià下yǒu有yú余better than some, so content
- bǐ比yì翼lián连zhī枝deeply devoted and inseparable couple
- bǐ比yì翼qí齐fēi飞fly wing to wing, advance together
- bǐ比yì翼shuāng双fēi飞fly wing to wing as a devoted couple
- jiāng将xīn心bǐ比xīn心put oneself in others' shoes
- jīn今fēi非xī昔bǐ比The present is much better than the past
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Open the tool →Questions about 比
What does 比 mean in Chinese?
比 (bǐ) means “To compare, liken” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 比?
比 is pronounced bǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 比 have?
比 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 比?
比 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 比. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 比?
The radical of 比 is 比, and 比 is an ideographic compound.
