兵 Stroke Order — How to Write 兵
兵 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 八, 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.
兵 Radical and Character Components
兵 is an ideographic compound. Two hands 八 holding an axe 丘.
Radical: 八 + 5 more strokes
兵 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- bīng
Meanings of 兵 in Chinese
1
bīng兵
Weapon; arm. Often used in compound words like '兵器' (weaponry) or '兵刃' (sharp edge of a weapon).
这件兵器看起来非常古老。
This weapon looks very ancient.
Soldier; military force; also refers to armed conflict or confrontation.
他们不愿兵戎相见，决定通过谈判解决分歧。
They were unwilling to engage in armed conflict and decided to resolve their differences through negotiation.
Relating to military affairs, war, or military personnel; generally refers to matters associated with the army or warfare.
处理紧急事务，常常兵贵神速，拖延不得。
When dealing with urgent matters, speed is often of the essence and cannot be delayed.
Common Words and Phrases with 兵
1
An official title during the Ming and Qing dynasties, referring to a circuit intendant responsible for military preparedness and rectification in a given region.
明朝时，兵备道负责一方军事与民政，确保地方安宁。
During the Ming Dynasty, the Bingbeidao was responsible for military and civil affairs in a region, ensuring local peace and stability.
2
mutiny; military rebellion
那场突如其来的兵变，让整个营地陷入了混乱。
That sudden mutiny plunged the entire camp into chaos.
3
The Ministry of War, an ancient Chinese government department responsible for military affairs, including personnel selection, military records, weaponry, and military orders.
在明代，兵部是管理军事事务和官员选拔的重要机构。
During the Ming Dynasty, the Ministry of War was an important institution managing military affairs and the selection of officials.
4
To win a victory without striking a blow or shedding blood.
经过一番巧妙的谈判，我们最终兵不血刃地解决了这起纠纷
After a series of clever negotiations, we ultimately resolved the dispute without striking a blow.
5
All is fair in war.
下棋对弈，高手过招，也常常是兵不厌诈，虚实结合，才能出奇制胜。
In a chess match between grandmasters, it's often a case of 'all's fair in strategy,' where combining feints and real moves is essential to achieve a surprising victory.
6
Conscript labor; forced labor for the military in old times.
在旧时，每逢战事，村里的壮丁们都难逃被征发去服兵差的命运，家家户户为此愁苦不已。
In ancient times, whenever war broke out, the able-bodied men in the villages could hardly escape the fate of being conscripted for military labor, bringing great distress to every household.
7
War chariot or military train
在古代的战争中，兵车常被用来冲锋陷阵，是重要的战略力量。
In ancient warfare, war chariots were often used to charge into battle and were an important strategic force.
8
9
rank-and-file soldier
城墙下的兵丁严阵以待，准备抵御来犯之敌。
The soldiers beneath the city wall stood in full readiness, preparing to repel the encroaching foes.
10
military tactics; art of war
他在商业竞争中运用了许多兵法中的策略，取得了成功。
He applied many strategies from the art of war in business competition and achieved success.
11
military expense
连年的战事使得城池的兵费开支巨大，百姓生活日益艰难。
The continuous warfare led to enormous military expenditures for the city, making the lives of the common people increasingly difficult.
12
An ancient Chinese commander's tally, typically a two-part credential used to authorize the deployment of troops.
古时，将军只有凭兵符才能调动军队。
In ancient times, a general could only move troops with a military tally.
13
War industry; military industry
兵工企业致力于研发新材料，以提高产品性能。
Military industrial enterprises are dedicated to researching and developing new materials to improve product performance.
14
A factory where weapons and other military equipment are manufactured.
这家老牌兵工厂如今已转型生产民用机械。
This old arsenal has now transformed to produce civil machinery.
15
confusion and disorder brought about by war
那场突如其来的灾难让整个地区陷入兵荒马乱之中，人们四散奔逃，家园尽毁。
That sudden disaster plunged the entire region into a state of chaos and disorder, with people scattering and their homes being destroyed.
16
war and its destructive consequences, particularly fires
经过多年的兵火，那片土地变得荒芜，重建工作异常艰难。
After years of war and its destructive fires, that land became barren, and reconstruction efforts were extremely difficult.
More words with 兵
- shì士bīng兵a soldier; a serviceman
- lǎo老bīng兵veteran
- áo鏖bīng兵fight fiercely, wage war
- biāo标bīng兵model soldier, pacesetter
- bù步bīng兵infantry, foot soldier
- chè撤bīng兵to withdraw troops; to pull out
- dài带bīng兵to lead troops
- dān单bīng兵Individual soldier, Single soldier
- dāng当bīng兵to be a soldier, to serve in the army
- diǎn点bīng兵call the roll of troops, muster the troops
- dòng动bīng兵mobilize troops, start a war
- fā发bīng兵dispatch troops, send troops
- fú伏bīng兵troops in ambush
- jiá甲bīng兵armed forces, troops
- jiān尖bīng兵Scout, pioneer, or vanguard.
- jīng精bīng兵elite troops, crack troops
- jiù救bīng兵reinforcements, relief troops
- liàn练bīng兵train troops, drill soldiers
- liè列bīng兵Private
- mǎ马bīng兵cavalry man
Idioms with 兵
- bīng兵bài败jiàng将wáng亡army defeated, generals killed
- bīng兵duō多jiàng将guǎng广numerous soldiers and generals
- bīng兵guì贵shén神sù速Speed is paramount in war
- bīng兵jīng精liáng粮zú足elite soldiers and ample provisions
- bīng兵lián连huò祸jié结continuous warfare and endless calamities
- bīng兵lín临chéng城xià下enemy at the city gates
- bīng兵qiáng强mǎ马zhuàng壮powerful military force
- bīng兵róng戎xiāng相jiàn见resort to armed force
- bīng兵wēi微jiàng将guǎ寡few soldiers and generals
- bīng兵wú无cháng常shì势Adapt to changing circumstances
- bīng兵wú无dòu斗zhì志troops lack fighting spirit
- āi哀bīng兵bì必shèng胜Grieved soldiers will surely triumph
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Open the tool →Questions about 兵
What does 兵 mean in Chinese?
兵 (bīng) means “Weapon” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 兵?
兵 is pronounced bīng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 兵 have?
兵 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 兵?
兵 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 八. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 兵?
The radical of 兵 is 八, and 兵 is an ideographic compound.