COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 闭 is built
Traditional etymology note: A door 门 blocked by bars 才
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How to Write 闭 (bì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to close
bìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bì
闭
to close
Common words
guān bì
关闭
to close; to shut (a window etc); (of a shop, school etc) to shut down
dǎo bì
倒闭
to go bankrupt; to close down
fēng bì
封闭
to close; to seal off; to close down (an illegal venue); closed (i.e. isolated from outside input)
bì mù shì
闭幕式
closing ceremony
bì
闭
to close; to stop up; to shut; to obstruct
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
闭
闭
闭
闭
闭
闭
闭
闭
LEARNING TIP
Remember 闭
Say “bì” 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 闭
Common words and phrases
guān bì
to close; to shut (a window etc); (of a shop, school etc) to shut down
dǎo bì
to go bankrupt; to close down
fēng bì
to close; to seal off; to close down (an illegal venue); closed (i.e. isolated from outside input)
bì mù shì
closing ceremony
bì
to close; to stop up; to shut; to obstruct
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 闭?
闭 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 闭 (bì) mean?
闭 (bì) means to close.
What is the radical of 闭?
The radical of 闭 is 门, associated with Not yet classified.