COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 奔 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 大 running through a field of grass 卉
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How to Write 奔 (bēn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hurry
bēnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bēn / bèn
奔
to hurry
Common words
bēn pǎo
奔跑
to run
bēn bō
奔波
to rush about; to be constantly on the move
bēn chí
奔驰
to run quickly; to speed; to gallop
bēn fù
奔赴
to rush to; to hurry to
tóu bèn
投奔
to seek shelter; to seek asylum
dōng bēn xī zǒu
东奔西走
to run this way and that (idiom); to rush about busily; to bustle about; to hopscotch; also 東跑西顛|东跑西颠[dong1 pao3 xi1 dian1]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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奔
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 奔
Say “bēn” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 奔
Common words and phrases
bēn pǎo
to run
bēn bō
to rush about; to be constantly on the move
bēn chí
to run quickly; to speed; to gallop
bēn fù
to rush to; to hurry to
tóu bèn
to seek shelter; to seek asylum
dōng bēn xī zǒu
to run this way and that (idiom); to rush about busily; to bustle about; to hopscotch; also 東跑西顛|东跑西颠[dong1 pao3 xi1 dian1]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“奔”。
Zhège zì shì “bēn”.
This character is “奔”.
我正在学习“奔”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bēn” zì.
I am learning the character “奔”.
请写一遍“奔”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bēn”.
Please write “奔” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 奔?
奔 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 奔 (bēn) mean?
奔 (bēn) means to hurry.
What is the radical of 奔?
The radical of 奔 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.