COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 百 is built
Traditional etymology note: 一 (one) suggests the meaning, while 白 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 百 (bǎi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
hundred
bǎiTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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bǎi
百
hundred
Common words
bǎi huò
百货
general merchandise
bǎi bān
百般
in hundred and one ways; in every possible way; by every means
bǎi hé
百合
lily
lǎo bǎi xìng
老百姓
ordinary people; the "person in the street"
bǎi fēn diǎn
百分点
percentage point
bǎi fēn bǐ
百分比
percentage
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 百
Say “bǎi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 百
Common words and phrases
bǎi huò
general merchandise
bǎi bān
in hundred and one ways; in every possible way; by every means
bǎi hé
lily
lǎo bǎi xìng
ordinary people; the "person in the street"
bǎi fēn diǎn
percentage point
bǎi fēn bǐ
percentage
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 百?
百 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 百 (bǎi) mean?
百 (bǎi) means hundred.
What is the radical of 百?
The radical of 百 is 白, associated with Not yet classified.