并 Stroke Order — How to Write 并
并 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 干, 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.
并 Radical and Character Components
并 is an ideographic compound. Simplified form of 並; two men standing side-by-side.
Radical: 干 + 5 more strokes
并 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- bìng
- bīng
Meanings of 并 in Chinese
1
bìng并
To combine, merge, or put together; to annex.
这两家公司决定合并，以扩大市场份额。
These two companies decided to merge to expand their market share.
simultaneously; side by side; to combine or give equal importance to two or more things
学习和实践应并重。
Learning and practice should be given equal importance.
Conjunction, meaning 'and', 'furthermore', or 'moreover', used to connect parallel ideas or to add a progressive layer of information.
我们讨论了计划，并决定立即开始执行
We discussed the plan and decided to start implementing it immediately.
Used before a negative word (like 不, 没) to intensify the negative, indicating something is not as expected or not at all.
这个问题并没有我想象的那么难。
This problem is not as difficult as I imagined.
2
bīng并
An alternative name for Taiyuan, a city in Shanxi Province, China.
并州历史悠久，文化底蕴深厚。
Bingzhou (an alternative name for Taiyuan) has a long history and profound cultural heritage.
Common Words and Phrases with 并
1
to combine or consolidate several cases for joint handling or investigation
为了简化流程，法院决定将几起性质相近的案件并案处理
To simplify procedures, the court decided to consolidate several similar cases for processing.
2
To merge with another enterprise for production and operation, often due to reasons like mismanagement.
这家小型工厂因管理不善，最终决定并产于一家大型制造企业。
This small factory, due to poor management, eventually decided to merge its production with a larger manufacturing enterprise.
3
to exist at the same time; coexist
在这个数字时代，传统阅读方式和电子阅读方式可以并存。
In this digital age, traditional reading methods and electronic reading methods can coexist.
4
Twin lotus flowers on one stalk, symbolizing a devoted couple.
新婚夫妇收到了一幅并蒂莲的画作，寓意着他们永结同心。
The newlyweds received a painting of twin lotus flowers, symbolizing their eternal union.
5
A simultaneous occurrence or emergence, often referring to a medical complication.
肺炎有时会并发胸膜炎，需要及时治疗
Pneumonia can sometimes lead to pleurisy as a complication, requiring timely treatment.
6
A secondary disease or condition that occurs during the course of a primary illness, or is caused by it.
糖尿病的常见并发症包括肾脏疾病和视网膜病变。
Common complications of diabetes include kidney disease and retinopathy.
7
to juxtapose; to place side by side
请将这两本书并放，方便比较阅读。
Please place these two books side by side for easier comparative reading.
8
A married couple buried together in the same grave.
长辈们常说，夫妻并骨是最大的福气，意味着来生也能再续前缘
Elders often say that joint burial for a couple is the greatest blessing, meaning they can continue their relationship in the next life.
9
To combine or merge; to unite two or more things into one.
科学家们成功地将两种不同的材料并合，创造出一种具有新特性的超轻合金。
Scientists successfully merged two different materials to create an ultralight alloy with new properties.
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11
To keep pace with, keep up with, or be on par with others; to advance side by side without falling behind.
经过多年的努力，这家公司在技术创新方面已经可以和行业领导者并驾齐驱了
After years of effort, this company can now run neck and neck with industry leaders in technological innovation.
12
Side by side; shoulder to shoulder
他们并肩走在小路上，谈论着最近发生的事情
They walked shoulder to shoulder on the path, discussing recent events.
13
fight side by side; work shoulder to shoulder
在这次社区募捐活动中，志愿者们并肩作战，共同为需要帮助的人贡献力量。
In this community fundraising event, volunteers worked side by side, jointly contributing their efforts to help those in need.
14
advance side by side; make progress simultaneously
理论学习和实践操作应当并进，才能更有效地掌握一项技能。
Theoretical study and practical application should advance concurrently to more effectively master a skill.
15
to develop, run, or work simultaneously
这座城市通过生态保护与经济发展并举的方式，实现了可持续增长。
The city achieved sustainable growth by simultaneously pursuing ecological protection and economic development.
16
unite forces; work together
为了按时完成项目，团队成员决定并力合作，共同攻克技术难题。
To complete the project on time, the team members decided to combine their efforts and jointly overcome technical challenges.
More words with 并
- cái裁bìng并Consolidation, Restructuring
- huǒ火bìng并armed conflict, internal strife
- qiān迁bìng并relocation and merger
- tūn吞bìng并annex
- jiān兼bìng并merger, acquisition
- jiāo交bìng并Intersection and Union
- guī归bìng并merge, consolidation
- bìng并fēi非is not, not really
- bìng并qiě且and, moreover
- chuàn串bìng并lián联Series-parallel, Series and parallel connection
- yāo幺bìng并shǐ矢Unit dyad, Identity dyadic
- bìng并zhì置Juxtaposition, To juxtapose
- bìng并zhòng重emphasize both, give equal weight
- bìng并bù不not at all, not really
- bìng并gòu购Mergers and acquisitions, M&A
- bìng并lǒng拢bring together, close
- bìng并xíng行parallel, concurrent
- hé合bìng并merge, combine
- yí一bìng并together, also
- bìng并fēi非shì是is not, not really
Idioms with 并
- bìng并dì蒂fú芙róng蓉devoted couple or two equally excellent things
- bái白tóu头xiāng相bìng并grow old together as a devoted couple
- chūn椿xuān萱bìng并mào茂both parents alive and well
- ēn恩wēi威bìng并jì济combine kindness with firmness
- ēn恩wēi威bìng并xíng行wield both kindness and strictness
- ēn恩wēi威bìng并yòng用rule with both kindness and severity
- ēn恩wēi威bìng并zhòng重combine strictness with kindness
- fú芙róng蓉bìng并dì蒂devoted couple or comparable beauty
- huì贿lù赂bìng并xíng行Bribery and corruption are widespread
- jiān兼chéng程bìng并jìn进travel at double speed
- jiān兼róng容bìng并bāo包all-embracing and inclusive
- jiān兼shōu收bìng并xù蓄absorb and integrate diverse elements
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Open the tool →Questions about 并
What does 并 mean in Chinese?
并 (bìng) means “simultaneously” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 并?
并 has 2 pronunciations: bìng, bīng.
How many strokes does 并 have?
并 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 并?
并 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 干. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 并?
The radical of 并 is 干, and 并 is an ideographic compound.