匕 Stroke Order — How to Write 匕
匕 is written in 2 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 匕, 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.
匕 Radical and Character Components
匕 is a pictograph. A spoon.
Radical: 匕 + 0 more strokes
匕 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- bǐ
Meanings of 匕 in Chinese
bǐ匕
Common Words and Phrases with 匕
Idioms with 匕
- bǐ匕chàng鬯wú无jīng惊peaceful and orderly
- bǐ匕shǒu首tóu投qiāng枪sharp, critical articles
- tú图qióng穷bǐ匕xiàn见true motive revealed at critical point
- tú图qióng穷bǐ匕xiàn现reveal true intentions at the critical moment
- bù不sàng丧bǐ匕chàng鬯peace and order, rituals undisturbed
- bǐ匕chàng鬯bù不jīng惊military discipline ensures peace and order
- tú图qióng穷bǐ匕shǒu首xiàn见true motive revealed at the end
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Open the tool →Questions about 匕
What does 匕 mean in Chinese?
匕 (bǐ) means “An ancient utensil similar to a spoon or ladle, used for eating” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 匕?
匕 is pronounced bǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 匕 have?
匕 has 2 strokes.
How do you write 匕?
匕 is written in 2 strokes, starting from the radical 匕. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 匕?
The radical of 匕 is 匕, and 匕 is a pictograph.