COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 弁 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two hands 廾 putting the cap 厶 on someone's head
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How to Write 弁 (biàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(old) cap (garment)
biànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
biàn
弁
(old) cap (garment)
Common words
biàn
弁
(old) cap (garment)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 弁
Say “biàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
biàn
(old) cap (garment)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“弁”。
Zhège zì shì “biàn”.
This character is “弁”.
我正在学习“弁”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “biàn” zì.
I am learning the character “弁”.
请写一遍“弁”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “biàn”.
Please write “弁” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 弁?
弁 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 弁 (biàn) mean?
弁 (biàn) means (old) cap (garment).
What is the radical of 弁?
The radical of 弁 is 廾, associated with Not yet classified.