COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 别 is built
Traditional etymology note: To draw boundaries 刂 between classes 另
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How to Write 别 (bié) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to leave; to part (from)
biéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bié
别
to leave; to part (from)
Common words
bié de
别的
else; other
bié rén
别人
other people; others; other person
tè bié
特别
unusual; special; very; especially; particularly; expressly; for a specific purpose; (often followed by 是[shi4]) in particular
qū bié
区别
difference; to distinguish; to discriminate; to make a distinction
xìng bié
性别
gender; sex
chā bié
差别
difference; distinction; disparity
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
别
别
别
别
别
别
别
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 别
Say “bié” 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 别
Common words and phrases
bié de
else; other
bié rén
other people; others; other person
tè bié
unusual; special; very; especially; particularly; expressly; for a specific purpose; (often followed by 是[shi4]) in particular
qū bié
difference; to distinguish; to discriminate; to make a distinction
xìng bié
gender; sex
chā bié
difference; distinction; disparity
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“别”。
Zhège zì shì “bié”.
This character is “别”.
我正在学习“别”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bié” zì.
I am learning the character “别”.
请写一遍“别”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bié”.
Please write “别” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 别?
别 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 别 (bié) mean?
别 (bié) means to leave; to part (from).
What is the radical of 别?
The radical of 别 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.