笔 Stroke Order — How to Write 笔
笔 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺮, 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.
笔 Radical and Character Components
笔 is an ideographic compound. A bamboo rod ⺮ tipped with hair 毛.
Radical: ⺮ + 4 more strokes
笔 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- bǐ
Meanings of 笔 in Chinese
1
bǐ笔
A tool for writing or drawing, such as a brush pen, fountain pen, or pencil.
我用钢笔写字。
I write with a fountain pen.
The strokes (dots, lines, etc.) that constitute a Chinese character.
学习汉字时，正确的笔顺非常重要。
When learning Chinese characters, the correct stroke order is very important.
To write with a pen; to compose text or act as a writer; refers to the act of writing or written works.
这个报告有一些笔误，需要修改。
This report has some typos and needs to be revised.
Refers to the skill, technique, or style in writing, drawing, or composition, as in penmanship, technique, or literary style.
他的文笔流畅，读起来很舒服
His writing style is fluid, making it very comfortable to read.
Straight and upright, like a pen; often used to describe something very straight, stiff, or steep.
他站得笔直，等待着命令
He stood perfectly straight, awaiting orders.
A quantifier for a sum of money, fund, or transaction.
他收到了一笔意外之财
He received a windfall.
Refers to prose or essays, especially in the context of literary composition or written works, implying a skilled style.
他的笔下生花，字字珠玑。
His writing is brilliant, with every word a gem.
Common Words and Phrases with 笔
1
Brushwork or style of writing/drawing.
这位画家的笔触细腻而富有力量，令人印象深刻。
This painter's brushstrokes are delicate yet powerful, leaving a deep impression.
2
to answer by writing; written reply
学生们需要对这些问题进行笔答。
Students need to answer these questions in writing.
3
To possess a brilliant and eloquent writing style, producing vivid and outstanding literary works.
他的文字总是那样引人入胜，下笔便笔底生花，让读者沉浸其中。
His writing is always so captivating; every time he puts pen to paper, his words come alive beautifully, allowing readers to immerse themselves in his stories.
4
writing ability; the act of writing
这位作家的笔底下总是充满了生动的细节和深刻的洞察力。
The author's writing is always filled with vivid details and profound insights.
5
tone or style of writing
她的笔调清新自然，读来令人心旷神怡。
Her writing style is fresh and natural, making it a delight to read.
6
The artistic style or impression conveyed through writing or painting.
这位诗人的笔端总是流淌着对生活的热爱与哲思。
This poet's writing always flows with a deep love for life and philosophical reflections.
7
The technique or style used in calligraphy, painting, or literary composition; brushwork.
这位书法家的笔法流畅自然，每一笔都充满了生命力。
The calligrapher's brushwork is fluid and natural, with every stroke full of vitality.
8
The tip of a writing brush; also refers to the style, technique, or vigorousness in writing, calligraphy, or painting.
这位画家的山水画笔锋细腻，意境深远。
This painter's landscape paintings feature delicate brushwork and profound artistic conception.
9
A penholder; figuratively, an effective or skilled writer.
他从小就喜欢读书写字，长大后果然成了一位有名的笔杆子。
He loved reading and writing since childhood, and indeed grew up to become a renowned wordsmith.
10
To make a living by writing; to work diligently as a writer.
为了完成这部巨著，老作家夜以继日地笔耕不辍。
To complete this monumental work, the veteran author tirelessly engaged in writing day and night.
11
written confession
目击者向警方提交了一份笔供，详细说明了事故发生时的情景。
The eyewitness submitted a written statement to the police, detailing the circumstances of the accident.
12
handwriting; a person's unique writing style
这封信上的笔迹非常熟悉，我好像在哪里见过。
The handwriting on this letter is very familiar; I think I've seen it somewhere before.
13
A note or a record made in writing; to take notes or make a record.
我喜欢在课堂上做笔记，这有助于我更好地理解和记忆知识。
I like to take notes in class, which helps me to better understand and remember the knowledge.
14
A pen rest or pen rack.
桌上摆着一个精致的笔架，上面插着几支毛笔。
On the desk was a delicate pen holder, with several calligraphy brushes placed in it.
More words with 笔
- gāng钢bǐ笔fountain pen
- huà画bǐ笔A brush used for painting.
- máo毛bǐ笔writing brush, calligraphy brush
- qiān铅bǐ笔pencil
- wén文bǐ笔style of writing; literary style
- cǎi彩bǐ笔colored pencil
- dāo刀bǐ笔scribe's knife and brush, clerical work
- dòng动bǐ笔Start writing, Put pen to paper
- guǐ鬼bǐ笔stinkhorn
- hú湖bǐ笔Huzhou brush
- jiān尖bǐ笔stylus, pointed pen
- jīn金bǐ笔gold pen
- là蜡bǐ笔crayon
- liàn练bǐ笔practice writing, do writing exercises
- mìng命bǐ笔write upon request, be commissioned to write
- pái排bǐ笔Flat brush
- qū曲bǐ笔write evasively, evasive writing
- shí石bǐ笔slate pencil, stone pencil
- shuí水bǐ笔Pen, Felt-tip pen
- tàn炭bǐ笔A charcoal pencil, a drawing tool made from charred wood or compressed charcoal powder.
Idioms with 笔
- bǐ笔bǐ笔zhí直zhí直perfectly straight
- bǐ笔dǐ底chūn春fēng风vivid and lively writing or painting
- bǐ笔fá伐kǒu口zhū诛condemn in speech and writing
- bǐ笔gē歌mò墨wǔ舞magnificent, lively, and exquisite writing style
- bǐ笔gēng耕yàn砚tián田make a living by writing
- bǐ笔hān酣mò墨bǎo饱fluent, expressive, and rich writing
- bǐ笔lǎo老mò墨xiù秀masterful brushwork and elegant ink
- bǐ笔mò墨guān官si司written dispute
- bǐ笔mò墨zhī之lín林a gathering of scholars and literati
- bǐ笔mò墨zhǐ纸yàn砚four treasures of the study
- bǐ笔qiāng枪zhǐ纸dàn弹war of words with writing
- bǐ笔sǎo扫qiān千jūn军powerful writing sweeping away armies
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Open the tool →Questions about 笔
What does 笔 mean in Chinese?
笔 (bǐ) means “A tool for writing or drawing” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 笔?
笔 is pronounced bǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 笔 have?
笔 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 笔?
笔 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical ⺮. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 笔?
The radical of 笔 is ⺮, and 笔 is an ideographic compound.