COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 膀 is built
Traditional etymology note: Flesh ⺼ beside 旁 the body; 旁 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 膀 (bǎng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
upper arm
bǎngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bǎng
膀
upper arm
Common words
chì bǎng
翅膀
wing
jiān bǎng
肩膀
shoulder
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
膀
膀
膀
膀
膀
膀
膀
膀
LEARNING TIP
Remember 膀
Say “bǎng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 膀
Common words and phrases
chì bǎng
wing
jiān bǎng
shoulder
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 膀?
膀 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 膀 (bǎng) mean?
膀 (bǎng) means upper arm.
What is the radical of 膀?
The radical of 膀 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.