COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 兵 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two hands 八 holding an axe 丘
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How to Write 兵 (bīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
soldiers
bīngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bīng
兵
soldiers
Common words
shì bīng
士兵
soldier
guān bīng
官兵
(military) officers and soldiers; officers and men; (old) government troops
zhǐ shàng tán bīng
纸上谈兵
lit. military tactics on paper (idiom); fig. theoretical discussion that is worse than useless in practice; armchair strategist; idle theorizing
bīng
兵
soldiers; a force; an army; weapons
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 兵
Say “bīng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 兵
Common words and phrases
shì bīng
soldier
guān bīng
(military) officers and soldiers; officers and men; (old) government troops
zhǐ shàng tán bīng
lit. military tactics on paper (idiom); fig. theoretical discussion that is worse than useless in practice; armchair strategist; idle theorizing
bīng
soldiers; a force; an army; weapons
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“兵”。
Zhège zì shì “bīng”.
This character is “兵”.
我正在学习“兵”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bīng” zì.
I am learning the character “兵”.
请写一遍“兵”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bīng”.
Please write “兵” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 兵?
兵 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 兵 (bīng) mean?
兵 (bīng) means soldiers.
What is the radical of 兵?
The radical of 兵 is 八, associated with Not yet classified.