COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 变 is built
变 can be remembered by breaking it into 亦 + 又. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 变 (biàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to change
biànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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biàn
变
to change
Common words
biàn chéng
变成
to change into; to turn into; to become
biàn huà
变化
(intransitive) to change; to vary; change; variation (CL:個|个[ge4])
gǎi biàn
改变
to change; to alter; to transform
biàn dòng
变动
to change; to fluctuate; change; fluctuation
zhuǎn biàn
转变
to change; to transform; shift; transformation
biàn zhì
变质
to degenerate; to deteriorate; (of food) to go bad; to go off; (geology) metamorphism
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 变
Say “biàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
biàn chéng
to change into; to turn into; to become
biàn huà
(intransitive) to change; to vary; change; variation (CL:個|个[ge4])
gǎi biàn
to change; to alter; to transform
biàn dòng
to change; to fluctuate; change; fluctuation
zhuǎn biàn
to change; to transform; shift; transformation
biàn zhì
to degenerate; to deteriorate; (of food) to go bad; to go off; (geology) metamorphism
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 变?
变 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 变 (biàn) mean?
变 (biàn) means to change.
What is the radical of 变?
The radical of 变 is 又, associated with Not yet classified.