COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 冰 is built
Traditional etymology note: Ice-cold冫 water 水
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How to Write 冰 (bīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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bīngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bīng
冰
ice
Common words
bīng xiāng
冰箱
refrigerator; (old) icebox
huá bīng
滑冰
to skate; skating
bīng báo
冰雹
hail; hailstone
bīng jī líng
冰激凌
ice cream
bīng gùn ér
冰棍儿
ice lolly; popsicle
bīng shān yì jiǎo
冰山一角
tip of the iceberg
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
冰
冰
冰
冰
冰
冰
冰
冰
LEARNING TIP
Remember 冰
Say “bīng” 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 冰
Common words and phrases
bīng xiāng
refrigerator; (old) icebox
huá bīng
to skate; skating
bīng báo
hail; hailstone
bīng jī líng
ice cream
bīng gùn ér
ice lolly; popsicle
bīng shān yì jiǎo
tip of the iceberg
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“冰”。
Zhège zì shì “bīng”.
This character is “冰”.
我正在学习“冰”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bīng” zì.
I am learning the character “冰”.
请写一遍“冰”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bīng”.
Please write “冰” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 冰?
冰 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 冰 (bīng) mean?
冰 (bīng) means ice.
What is the radical of 冰?
The radical of 冰 is 冫, associated with Not yet classified.