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臂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
臂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
臂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
臂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
臂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
臂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
臂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
臂 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

臂 Stroke Order — How to Write 臂

Stroke Order

臂 is written in 17 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺼, 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.

臂 Radical and Character Components

Components:辟⺼

臂 is a phono-semantic compound: ⺼ (flesh) carries the meaning, while 辟 indicates the sound.

Radical: ⺼ + 13 more strokes

臂 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • bì
  • bei

Meanings of 臂 in Chinese

1

bì臂

The part of the arm from the shoulder to the wrist; an arm.
我会尽力助你一臂之力，完成这个项目。
I will try my best to lend you a hand to complete this project.
2

bei臂

Used in the compound '胳臂' (gē bei), referring to the arm, specifically the part of the body between the shoulder and the hand.
她的胳臂很结实。
Her arm is very strong.

Common Words and Phrases with 臂

1
bì臂bǎng膀
arm; a capable assistant or supporter
他是团队中最得力的臂膀，总能在关键时刻提供支持。
He is the most capable arm of the team, always providing support at critical moments.
2
bì臂bó膊
arm; upper limb
他举起臂膊，向朋友挥手致意。
He raised his arm and waved to his friend.
3
bì臂jiǎ甲
armguard
骑士穿戴好他的头盔、胸甲和臂甲，准备前往竞技场。
The knight put on his helmet, breastplate, and vambraces, preparing to go to the arena.
4
bì臂lì力
arm strength
经过长期的训练，她的臂力变得非常惊人。
After long-term training, her arm strength became astonishing.
5
bì臂wān弯
crook of the arm
她把孩子抱在臂弯里，轻轻摇晃。
She held the child in the crook of her arm, gently swaying.
6
bì臂wàn腕
wrist
他转动臂腕，将球投了出去
He rotated his wrist and threw the ball.
7
bì臂zhāng章
An armband, armlet, or badge worn on the sleeve to indicate identity or status.
学生会成员佩戴着红色臂章，以便大家识别。
The student union members wore red armbands for easy identification.
8
bì臂cháng长
arm length
在定制衬衫时，裁缝会精确测量顾客的臂长，以确保袖子长度完美合身。
When tailoring a custom shirt, the tailor precisely measures the customer's arm length to ensure a perfect sleeve fit.
9
bì臂zhù助
help or assistance; an assistant
他的丰富经验对我们来说是莫大的臂助。
His extensive experience is a great assistance to us.

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Questions about 臂

What does 臂 mean in Chinese?

臂 (bì) means “The part of the arm from the shoulder to the wrist; an arm” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 臂?

臂 has 2 pronunciations: bì, bei.

How many strokes does 臂 have?

臂 has 17 strokes.

How do you write 臂?

臂 is written in 17 strokes, starting from the radical ⺼. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 臂?

The radical of 臂 is ⺼, and 臂 is a phono-semantic compound.