碑 Stroke Order — How to Write 碑
碑 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 石, 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.
碑 Radical and Character Components
碑 is a phono-semantic compound: 石 (stone) carries the meaning, while 卑 indicates the sound.
Radical: 石 + 8 more strokes
碑 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- bēi
Meanings of 碑 in Chinese
1
bēi碑
A stone tablet with inscriptions, often used to commemorate achievements, events, or as a marker. It can also metaphorically refer to a significant event or achievement, a 'milestone'.
这次科研突破是该领域发展的一个重要里程碑。
This scientific research breakthrough is an important milestone in the development of this field.
Common Words and Phrases with 碑
1
The top part of a stele or tablet, often bearing its title or a decorative inscription.
这座古老的石碑的碑额上雕刻着精美的图案和题字，记录了历史。
The tablet head of this ancient stele is carved with exquisite patterns and inscriptions, documenting history.
2
An inscription on a tablet or monument, typically recording events.
这座古老的寺庙里有一块刻着历代住持生平事迹的碑记，记录了数百年的历史变迁
This ancient temple features a stele inscription that records the life stories and achievements of its past abbots, documenting centuries of historical changes.
3
A general term for stone tablets or steles.
古老的寺庙旁边，立着许多刻有精美图案和文字的碑碣，记录着过往的岁月。
Beside the ancient temple, stood numerous inscribed stone tablets and steles adorned with exquisite patterns and texts, chronicling the bygone eras.
4
Inscriptions or images carved on a stone tablet or stele.
这座古老的寺庙里保存着许多珍贵的碑刻，记录了千年的历史变迁。
This ancient temple preserves many precious stele inscriptions, recording a millennium of historical changes.
5
A museum or outdoor area displaying a large collection of stone tablets or steles, often inscribed with calligraphy or historical texts; also known as the Forest of Steles.
西安的碑林博物馆收藏了许多珍贵的古代石刻艺术品。
The Stele Forest Museum in Xi'an houses many precious ancient stone carving artworks.
6
Inscriptions on a tablet or monument, often rhymed.
工匠们精心雕刻了碑铭，记录了村庄的历史变迁。
The craftsmen meticulously carved the epigraph, documenting the historical changes of the village.
7
A rubbing from a stone inscription.
博物馆里展出了许多历史悠久的碑帖，吸引了众多书法爱好者驻足欣赏。
The museum displayed many ancient calligraphic rubbings, attracting numerous calligraphy enthusiasts to stop and admire them.
8
A pavilion that protects a stone tablet or stele.
游客们在碑亭前驻足，欣赏着古老的石碑和周围的景色。
Tourists stopped in front of the stele pavilion, admiring the ancient stone tablet and the surrounding scenery.
9
Inscription on a tablet or stele.
考古学家仔细阅读了古老石碑上的碑文，希望能解开过去的秘密。
Archaeologists carefully read the inscription on the ancient stele, hoping to uncover the secrets of the past.
10
An inscription on a tablet or tombstone, often recording events or achievements, such as an epitaph.
这座古老的庙宇中，保存着许多珍贵的碑志，记载了当地悠久的历史和文化。
This ancient temple preserves many precious stele inscriptions and epitaphs, recording the long history and culture of the area.
More words with 碑
- kǒu口bēi碑word of mouth, reputation
- wèi魏bēi碑Wei Stele Style, Wei Bei
- jì纪niàn念bēi碑monument, memorial
- shí石bēi碑stele, stone tablet
- mù墓bēi碑tombstone, gravestone
- shén神dào道bēi碑Spirit Way Stele
- fēng丰bēi碑Monument, Great achievement
- jiè界bēi碑boundary marker, border marker
- shī诗bēi碑Poem stele, Poetry tablet
- bēi碑zuò座pedestal, base
- gǔ古bēi碑ancient stele, old stele
- gōng功dé德bēi碑Merit monument, Merit stele
- dú读zhě者kǒu口bēi碑Reader reviews, Reader feedback
- shí石bēi碑wén文zì字Stone inscription, Stele text
- zài在shí石bēi碑shàng上on the stele, on the monument
- zhè这zuò座shí石bēi碑this stele, this monument
- kǒu口bēi碑bù不hǎo好bad reputation, poor reputation
- wèi魏bēi碑shū书fǎ法Wei stele calligraphy, Wei Bei calligraphy
Idioms with 碑
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Open the tool →Questions about 碑
What does 碑 mean in Chinese?
碑 (bēi) means “A stone tablet with inscriptions” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 碑?
碑 is pronounced bēi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 碑 have?
碑 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 碑?
碑 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 石. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 碑?
The radical of 碑 is 石, and 碑 is a phono-semantic compound.
