COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 贝 is built
Traditional etymology note: A sea shell, once used as currency
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How to Write 贝 (bèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
cowrie
bèiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bèi
贝
cowrie
Common words
bǎo bèi
宝贝
treasured object; treasure; darling; baby
bèi ké
贝壳
shell (of a mollusk)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 贝
Say “bèi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 贝
Common words and phrases
bǎo bèi
treasured object; treasure; darling; baby
bèi ké
shell (of a mollusk)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“贝”。
Zhège zì shì “bèi”.
This character is “贝”.
我正在学习“贝”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bèi” zì.
I am learning the character “贝”.
请写一遍“贝”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bèi”.
Please write “贝” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 贝?
贝 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 贝 (bèi) mean?
贝 (bèi) means cowrie.
What is the radical of 贝?
The radical of 贝 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.