COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 悲 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 非 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 悲 (bēi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
sad
bēiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bēi
悲
sad
Common words
bēi guān
悲观
pessimistic
bēi jù
悲剧
tragedy
bēi shāng
悲伤
sad; sorrowful
bēi āi
悲哀
grieved; sorrowful
bēi cǎn
悲惨
miserable; tragic
bēi tòng
悲痛
grieved; sorrowful
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
悲
悲
悲
悲
悲
悲
悲
悲
LEARNING TIP
Remember 悲
Say “bēi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 悲
Common words and phrases
bēi guān
pessimistic
bēi jù
tragedy
bēi shāng
sad; sorrowful
bēi āi
grieved; sorrowful
bēi cǎn
miserable; tragic
bēi tòng
grieved; sorrowful
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 悲?
悲 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 悲 (bēi) mean?
悲 (bēi) means sad.
What is the radical of 悲?
The radical of 悲 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.