COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 摆 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 罢 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 摆 (bǎi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to arrange
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bǎi
摆
to arrange
Common words
bǎi fàng
摆放
to set up; to arrange; to lay out
bǎi tuō
摆脱
to break away from; to cast off (old ideas etc); to get rid of; to break away (from)
bǎi dòng
摆动
to sway; to swing; to move back and forth; to oscillate
bǎi píng
摆平
to be fair; to be impartial; to settle (a matter etc)
bǎi shè
摆设
to set out; to display; to furnish (a room or house)
yáo bǎi
摇摆
to sway; to wobble; to waver
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
摆
摆
摆
摆
摆
摆
摆
摆
LEARNING TIP
Remember 摆
Say “bǎi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
bǎi fàng
to set up; to arrange; to lay out
bǎi tuō
to break away from; to cast off (old ideas etc); to get rid of; to break away (from)
bǎi dòng
to sway; to swing; to move back and forth; to oscillate
bǎi píng
to be fair; to be impartial; to settle (a matter etc)
bǎi shè
to set out; to display; to furnish (a room or house)
yáo bǎi
to sway; to wobble; to waver
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“摆”。
Zhège zì shì “bǎi”.
This character is “摆”.
我正在学习“摆”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bǎi” zì.
I am learning the character “摆”.
请写一遍“摆”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bǎi”.
Please write “摆” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 摆?
摆 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 摆 (bǎi) mean?
摆 (bǎi) means to arrange.
What is the radical of 摆?
The radical of 摆 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.