COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 贫 is built
Traditional etymology note: Money 贝 that must be split 分; 分 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 贫 (pín) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
poor
pínTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
pín
贫
poor
Common words
pín kùn
贫困
impoverished; poverty
pín fá
贫乏
impoverished; lacking; deficient; limited
pín qióng
贫穷
poor; impoverished
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 贫
Say “pín” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 贫
Common words and phrases
pín kùn
impoverished; poverty
pín fá
impoverished; lacking; deficient; limited
pín qióng
poor; impoverished
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 贫?
贫 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 贫 (pín) mean?
贫 (pín) means poor.
What is the radical of 贫?
The radical of 贫 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.