COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 便 is built
便 can be remembered by breaking it into 亻 + 更. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.
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How to Write 便 (biàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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biànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
biàn / pián
便
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Common words
pián yi
便宜
cheap; inexpensive; a petty advantage; to let sb off lightly
fāng biàn
方便
convenient; suitable; to facilitate; to make things easy; having money to spare; (euphemism) to relieve oneself
biàn yú
便于
easy to; convenient for
bú biàn
不便
inconvenient; inappropriate; unsuitable; short of cash
shùn biàn
顺便
conveniently; in passing; without much extra effort
suí biàn
随便
as one wishes; as one pleases; at random; negligent
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 便
Say “biàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
pián yi
cheap; inexpensive; a petty advantage; to let sb off lightly
fāng biàn
convenient; suitable; to facilitate; to make things easy; having money to spare; (euphemism) to relieve oneself
biàn yú
easy to; convenient for
bú biàn
inconvenient; inappropriate; unsuitable; short of cash
shùn biàn
conveniently; in passing; without much extra effort
suí biàn
as one wishes; as one pleases; at random; negligent
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“便”。
Zhège zì shì “biàn”.
This character is “便”.
我正在学习“便”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “biàn” zì.
I am learning the character “便”.
请写一遍“便”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “biàn”.
Please write “便” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 便?
便 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 便 (biàn) mean?
便 (biàn) means plain.
What is the radical of 便?
The radical of 便 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.