COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 百 is built
Traditional etymology note: 一 (one) suggests the meaning, while 白 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 百 (bǎi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
hundred
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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
bǎi
百
hundred
Common words
bǎi huò
百货
general merchandise
bǎi bān
百般
in hundred and one ways; in every possible way; by every means
bǎi hé
百合
lily
lǎo bǎi xìng
老百姓
ordinary people; the "person in the street"
bǎi fēn diǎn
百分点
percentage point
bǎi fēn bǐ
百分比
percentage
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 百
Say “bǎi” 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 百
Common words and phrases
bǎi huò
general merchandise
bǎi bān
in hundred and one ways; in every possible way; by every means
bǎi hé
lily
lǎo bǎi xìng
ordinary people; the "person in the street"
bǎi fēn diǎn
percentage point
bǎi fēn bǐ
percentage
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“百”。
Zhège zì shì “bǎi”.
This character is “百”.
我正在学习“百”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bǎi” zì.
I am learning the character “百”.
请写一遍“百”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bǎi”.
Please write “百” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 百?
百 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 百 (bǎi) mean?
百 (bǎi) means hundred.
What is the radical of 百?
The radical of 百 is 白, associated with Not yet classified.