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How to Write 巴 (bā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

Ba state during Zhou dynasty (in east of modern Sichuan)

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bā / ba

Ba state during Zhou dynasty (in east of modern Sichuan)

Common words

dà bā

大巴

(coll.) large bus; coach; (abbr. for 大型巴士)

wěi ba

尾巴

tail; colloquial pr. [yi3 ba5]

zuǐ ba

嘴巴

mouth (CL:張|张[zhang1]); slap in the face (CL:個|个[ge4])

bā jie

巴结

to fawn on; to curry favor with; to make up to

bā zhǎng

巴掌

palm of the hand; classifier: slap

bā bù dé

巴不得

(coll.) to be eager for; to long for; to look forward to

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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 巴

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 巴 is not available yet. Focus on its 4-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “bā” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 巴

Say “bā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 巴

Common words and phrases

大巴

dà bā

(coll.) large bus; coach; (abbr. for 大型巴士)

尾巴

wěi ba

tail; colloquial pr. [yi3 ba5]

嘴巴

zuǐ ba

mouth (CL:張|张[zhang1]); slap in the face (CL:個|个[ge4])

巴结

bā jie

to fawn on; to curry favor with; to make up to

巴掌

bā zhǎng

palm of the hand; classifier: slap

巴不得

bā bù dé

(coll.) to be eager for; to long for; to look forward to

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“巴”。

Zhège zì shì “bā”.

This character is “巴”.

我正在学习“巴”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bā” zì.

I am learning the character “巴”.

请写一遍“巴”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bā”.

Please write “巴” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 巴?

巴 is written with 4 strokes.

What does 巴 (bā) mean?

巴 (bā) means Ba state during Zhou dynasty (in east of modern Sichuan).

What is the radical of 巴?

The radical of 巴 is 巳, associated with Not yet classified.