碧 Stroke Order — How to Write 碧
碧 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 石, 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.
碧 Radical and Character Components
碧 is an ideographic compound. A stone 石 like amber 珀; 珀 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 石 + 9 more strokes
碧 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- bì
Meanings of 碧 in Chinese
1
bì碧
Greenish-blue jade; jasper. Describing something as a clear, lustrous greenish-blue color.
湖水碧绿，清澈见底。
The lake water is a clear, jade-like green, so transparent that you can see the bottom.
Greenish-blue; jade green; azure.
夏天，湖水碧绿，清澈见底。
In summer, the lake water is emerald green and crystal clear.
Common Words and Phrases with 碧
1
blue and clear (describing water or sky)
湖水碧澄，倒映着青山绿树
The lake water was azure and clear, reflecting the green mountains and trees.
2
blue sea; azure sea
游客们在碧海边嬉戏，享受着阳光和海风。
Tourists played by the azure sea, enjoying the sunshine and sea breeze.
3
A blue ocean under a blue sky, describing a boundless scene where the sky and water merge into one color.
假日里，她喜欢前往海边，享受那碧海青天带来的宁静与广阔。
During the holidays, she likes to go to the seaside to enjoy the tranquility and vastness brought by the blue sea and sky.
4
The blue sky; the azure sky.
晴空万里，碧汉如洗，令人心旷神怡。
With a clear sky for thousands of miles, the vast heavens were pristine, making one feel refreshed and joyful.
5
the azure sky
晴朗的日子里，碧空如洗，白云朵朵，景色宜人。
On a clear day, the azure sky is like a freshly washed canvas, with white clouds dotting it, making for a pleasant view.
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Dark green or viridian.
雨后的草地碧绿如毯，散发出清新的泥土芬芳。
After the rain, the grassland was emerald green like a carpet, emitting a fresh earthy fragrance.
8
Biluochun (碧螺春) is a famous high-grade green tea from Dongting Mountain, Jiangsu, China, known for its tightly curled, spiral-shaped leaves and emerald green infusion.
下午茶时间，妈妈泡了一壶碧螺春，香气四溢，令人心旷神怡。
During afternoon tea, Mom brewed a pot of Biluochun, its aroma filling the air, making one feel refreshed and delighted.
9
the blue sky; the firmament
仙子腾空而起，直入碧落深处
The fairy ascended into the air, heading straight into the depths of the blue heavens.
10
From the sky to the earth, referring to all corners of the universe.
我发誓，无论碧落黄泉，我都会找到你。
I swear, whether in heaven or on earth, I will find you.
11
A type of interior partition or cabinet made of green gauze, characteristic of Qing Dynasty architecture.
书房与卧室之间，一扇精致的碧纱橱将空间巧妙地隔开，既通透又保有隐私。
Between the study and the bedroom, an exquisite 'bisha chu' skillfully divided the space, providing both an open feel and privacy.
12
A type of ornamental peach tree (Prunus persica 'Alboplena') with double flowers in colors such as white, pink, and dark red.
公园里盛开的碧桃为春天增添了几分浪漫。
The blooming ornamental peach trees in the park added a touch of romance to spring.
13
blue-glazed tile
这座古庙的屋顶铺满了碧瓦，在阳光下闪耀着独特的光泽。
The roof of this ancient temple is covered with green glazed tiles, shimmering with a unique luster in the sunlight.
14
Depths of mountains, the high sky, or a type of tea.
晨曦初露，群山沐浴在碧霞之中，美不胜收
As the morning sun first appeared, the mountains were bathed in the ethereal glow of Bi Xia, presenting a breathtaking sight.
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blood shed in a just cause; martyr's blood
他为守护家园而流的碧血，永远激励着后人。
His noble blood shed to protect his home will forever inspire future generations.
More words with 碧
- chéng澄bì碧Crystal clear, Azure
- cuì翠bì碧Emerald green, Lush green
- bì碧bō波Green waves, Blue waves
- bì碧shuǐ水clear blue water, green water
- bì碧bō波wàn万qǐng顷Vast blue waters, Boundless azure waves
- bì碧jiàn槛green railing, jade-green railing
- yí一bì碧Azure, Emerald
- bì碧hǎi海biān边by the azure sea, by the blue sea
- bì碧hàn汉rú如xǐ洗The sky is crystal clear., The sky is washed clean.
- bì碧luò落shēn深chù处Depths of the firmament, Depths of heaven
Idioms with 碧
- bì碧bō波dàng荡yàng漾azure waves rippling
- bì碧xuè血dān丹xīn心unwavering loyalty and devotion
- jīn金bì碧huī辉huáng煌Magnificent and resplendent
- xiǎo小jiā家bì碧yù玉pretty maiden from a modest household
- bì碧huán鬟hóng红xiù袖young beautiful women
- bì碧kōng空rú如xǐ洗crystal clear blue sky
- bì碧kōng空wàn万lǐ里clear blue sky for thousands of miles
- bì碧wǎ瓦zhū朱yán檐splendid architecture with green tiles and red eaves
- cháng苌hóng弘bì碧xiě血martyr's noble sacrifice for justice
- huī辉huáng煌jīn金bì碧magnificent and resplendent
- jīn金bì碧huī辉yìng映Magnificent and dazzling with gold and jade
- jīn金mǎ马bì碧jī鸡auspicious omens or prosperity
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Open the tool →Questions about 碧
What does 碧 mean in Chinese?
碧 (bì) means “Greenish-blue jade” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 碧?
碧 is pronounced bì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 碧 have?
碧 has 14 strokes.
How do you write 碧?
碧 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 石. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 碧?
The radical of 碧 is 石, and 碧 is an ideographic compound.