卑 Stroke Order — How to Write 卑
卑 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 十, 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.
卑 Radical and Character Components
卑 is an ideographic compound. A hand 又(altered) holding an empty shell 甲 (altered).
Radical: 十 + 6 more strokes
卑 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- bēi
Meanings of 卑 in Chinese
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bēi卑
When pronounced bēi, it means low, inferior, humble, or lowly. It can describe a person's character, status, or a physical environment.
即使身处卑微的境地，他依然努力保持乐观。
Even in a humble situation, he still tried to remain optimistic.
To cause; to make; to enable (an archaic usage, synonymous with '俾')
设法卑他完成此项工作
Devise a way to enable him to complete this task.
Common Words and Phrases with 卑
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Too insignificant or humble to be worth mentioning; beneath discussion.
与团队的巨大成就相比，我所做的努力显得卑不足道。
Compared to the team's tremendous achievements, my efforts seem insignificant.
3
Humble words and generous gifts (used to show great respect when inviting or treating someone).
为了得到这个重要的合作机会，他们不惜卑辞厚礼，希望能打动对方。
To secure this crucial partnership opportunity, they spared no effort, employing humble words and generous gifts, hoping to impress the other party.
4
Humble and submissive
他在长辈面前总是表现得卑恭有礼，从不张扬自己的看法。
He always behaves humbly and deferentially in front of elders, never asserting his own opinions.
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to bow and scrape; to fawn and cringe; to humble oneself excessively to please others.
为了保住饭碗，小李不得不对老板卑躬屈节，即使受到不公对待也不敢反驳。
To keep his job, Xiao Li had to grovel before his boss, not daring to object even when treated unfairly.
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Of low social status or birth; despicable or contemptible.
他因为卑贱的言行，失去了所有人的信任和尊重。
Because of his vile and mean words and deeds, he lost everyone's trust and respect.
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courteous approach and generous gifts, used to show extreme respect when inviting or treating worthy individuals.
为了争取到这笔重要的合作项目，他们不惜卑礼厚币，希望能打动对方。
To secure this important cooperation project, they spared no effort in offering humble courtesies and generous gifts, hoping to impress the other party.
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Base, mean, or despicable.
他的行为非常卑劣，完全不顾他人的感受。
His behavior was utterly despicable, completely disregarding the feelings of others.
9
mean and cowardly
面对挑战时，他表现出一种卑怯的退缩。
When faced with challenges, he displayed a contemptible and cowardly retreat.
10
Servile, obsequious, or fawning.
这种卑屈的讨好方式并不能赢得真正的尊重。
This servile way of currying favor cannot win true respect.
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despise; look down upon
他总是卑视那些不如他富有的人。
He always looks down on those who are less wealthy than him.
12
Humble, lowly, or insignificant in status; sometimes implying weakness.
他出身卑微，但通过不懈努力取得了成功。
He came from a humble background, but achieved success through unremitting efforts.
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Despicable and filthy; mean and dirty.
他那些卑污的言行，使所有人都对他感到厌恶。
His vile and sordid words and deeds made everyone despise him.
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low; humble; degrading
他从不因出身卑下而感到自卑，反而更加努力。
He never felt inferior because of his humble origins; instead, he worked even harder.
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Byzantine style, referring to the architectural style of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium) from 395-1453. It is characterized by large central domes and rich, often gilded, interior decorations, primarily seen in churches.
这座教堂的内部装饰充满了华丽的卑赞廷式马赛克，闪耀着独特的艺术光芒
The interior decoration of this church is full of magnificent Byzantine mosaics, radiating a unique artistic brilliance.
More words with 卑
- xiān鲜bēi卑Xianbei
- zì自bēi卑inferiority complex, feeling inferior
- zì自bēi卑gǎn感Inferiority complex, Feeling of inferiority
- qiān谦bēi卑humble, humility
- bēi卑bēi庳humble, lowly
- bēi卑zhí职your humble servant, this subordinate
- bēi卑cí辞humble words, submissive language
- bēi卑liè劣shǒu手duàn段despicable means, underhanded tactics
- gāo高bēi卑high and low, superior and inferior
- bēi卑gōng恭yóu有lǐ礼Humble and polite, Courteous and deferential
- bēi卑cí辞bēi卑cí词Humble words, Submissive language
- bēi卑jiàn贱pú仆yì役lowly servant, humble servant
- bēi卑liè劣xíng行jìng径despicable act, vile conduct
Idioms with 卑
- bēi卑bǐ鄙wò龌chuò龊despicable and squalid
- bēi卑bǐ鄙wú无chǐ耻despicable and shameless
- bēi卑gōng躬qū屈xī膝to grovel in a servile manner
- bēi卑lòu陋wò龌chuò龊morally depraved and squalid
- bù不bēi卑bù不kàng亢neither servile nor overbearing
- bù不kàng亢bù不bēi卑neither overbearing nor servile
- dēng登gāo高zì自bēi卑start low to reach high
- guān官bēi卑zhí职xiǎo小low-ranking official with little power
- nán男zūn尊nǚ女bēi卑men superior, women inferior
- qián前jù倨hòu后bēi卑Arrogant then humble
- wèi位bēi卑yán言gāo高Humble person criticizing superiors
- bù不kàng抗bù不bēi卑neither haughty nor obsequious
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Open the tool →Questions about 卑
What does 卑 mean in Chinese?
卑 (bēi) means “When pronounced bēi” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 卑?
卑 is pronounced bēi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 卑 have?
卑 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 卑?
卑 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 十. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 卑?
The radical of 卑 is 十, and 卑 is an ideographic compound.