COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 笔 is built
Traditional etymology note: A bamboo rod ⺮ tipped with hair 毛
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How to Write 笔 (bǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bǐ
笔
pen
Common words
bǐ jì
笔记
to take down (in writing); notes; a type of literature consisting mainly of short sketches
qiān bǐ
铅笔
(lead) pencil
bǐ shì
笔试
written examination; paper test (for an applicant)
máo bǐ
毛笔
writing brush
gāng bǐ
钢笔
fountain pen
bǐ mò
笔墨
pen and ink; words; writing
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
笔
笔
笔
笔
笔
笔
笔
笔
LEARNING TIP
Remember 笔
Say “bǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 笔
Common words and phrases
bǐ jì
to take down (in writing); notes; a type of literature consisting mainly of short sketches
qiān bǐ
(lead) pencil
bǐ shì
written examination; paper test (for an applicant)
máo bǐ
writing brush
gāng bǐ
fountain pen
bǐ mò
pen and ink; words; writing
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 笔?
笔 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 笔 (bǐ) mean?
笔 (bǐ) means pen.
What is the radical of 笔?
The radical of 笔 is ⺮, associated with Not yet classified.