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俳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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俳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
俳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
俳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
俳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
俳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
俳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
俳 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

俳 Stroke Order — How to Write 俳

Stroke Order

俳 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, 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.

俳 Radical and Character Components

Components:亻非

俳 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 非 indicates the sound.

Radical: 亻 + 8 more strokes

俳 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • pái

Meanings of 俳 in Chinese

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pái俳

Refers to ancient variety shows or clown acts.
他的表演风格有着古代优俳的遗风。
His performance style carries the lingering charm of ancient clown acts.
Refers to a performer of variety shows, such as a buffoon or jester.
他扮演的是一名在街头演出的俳优。
He played a jester who performed on the streets.
Humorous; witty; comical; joking. Often used in compounds like 俳文 (humorous writings) or 俳谐 (wit and humor).
他的言谈举止总是带着一种独特的俳谐，让人忍俊不禁
His speech and demeanor always carried a unique wit and humor, making people unable to help but laugh.

Common Words and Phrases with 俳

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pái俳jù句
Haiku is a type of short Japanese poem consisting of seventeen syllables.
这首俳句以其简洁的语言和深刻的意境，描绘了秋日宁静的乡村景色。
This haiku, with its concise language and profound imagery, depicts a tranquil autumn rural scene.
2
pái俳xié谐
Comic, humorous, or playful in tone or words.
他喜欢用俳谐的语言逗乐大家，让气氛总是轻松愉快。
He enjoys using jocular language to entertain everyone, always keeping the atmosphere light and cheerful.
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pái俳yōu优
An ancient performing artist, often specializing in pantomime or comedic acts.
在古代的宫廷中，俳优们常以幽默的表演逗乐君主和大臣。
In ancient imperial courts, the 'paiyou' often entertained the emperor and his officials with their humorous performances.

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Idioms with 俳

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Questions about 俳

What does 俳 mean in Chinese?

俳 (pái) means “Humorous” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 俳?

俳 is pronounced pái in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 俳 have?

俳 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 俳?

俳 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 俳?

The radical of 俳 is 亻, and 俳 is a phono-semantic compound.