COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 拜 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two hands 手 put together in respect
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How to Write 拜 (bài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to bow to; to pay one's respects
bàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bài
拜
to bow to; to pay one's respects
Common words
bài fǎng
拜访
to pay a visit; to call on
bài nián
拜年
to pay a New Year call; to wish sb a Happy New Year
chóng bài
崇拜
to worship; adoration
bài huì
拜会
(often used in the context of diplomacy) to meet with; to pay a visit to; to call on
bài jiàn
拜见
to pay a formal visit; to call to pay respects; to meet one's senior or superior
bài tuō
拜托
to request sb to do sth; please!
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 拜
Say “bài” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 拜
Common words and phrases
bài fǎng
to pay a visit; to call on
bài nián
to pay a New Year call; to wish sb a Happy New Year
chóng bài
to worship; adoration
bài huì
(often used in the context of diplomacy) to meet with; to pay a visit to; to call on
bài jiàn
to pay a formal visit; to call to pay respects; to meet one's senior or superior
bài tuō
to request sb to do sth; please!
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“拜”。
Zhège zì shì “bài”.
This character is “拜”.
我正在学习“拜”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bài” zì.
I am learning the character “拜”.
请写一遍“拜”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bài”.
Please write “拜” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 拜?
拜 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 拜 (bài) mean?
拜 (bài) means to bow to; to pay one's respects.
What is the radical of 拜?
The radical of 拜 is 手, associated with Not yet classified.