COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 病 is built
Traditional etymology note: 疒 (sickness) suggests the meaning, while 丙 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 病 (bìng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
illness
bìngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bìng
病
illness
Common words
kàn bìng
看病
to visit a doctor; to see a patient
shēng bìng
生病
to fall ill
bìng rén
病人
sick person; patient; invalid
bìng fáng
病房
ward (of a hospital); sickroom
bìng qíng
病情
state of an illness; patient's condition
jí bìng
疾病
disease; sickness; ailment
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 病
Say “bìng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 病
Common words and phrases
kàn bìng
to visit a doctor; to see a patient
shēng bìng
to fall ill
bìng rén
sick person; patient; invalid
bìng fáng
ward (of a hospital); sickroom
bìng qíng
state of an illness; patient's condition
jí bìng
disease; sickness; ailment
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“病”。
Zhège zì shì “bìng”.
This character is “病”.
我正在学习“病”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bìng” zì.
I am learning the character “病”.
请写一遍“病”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bìng”.
Please write “病” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 病?
病 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 病 (bìng) mean?
病 (bìng) means illness.
What is the radical of 病?
The radical of 病 is 疒, associated with Not yet classified.