COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 贬 is built
Traditional etymology note: To devalue 乏 currency 贝
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How to Write 贬 (biǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to diminish
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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
biǎn
贬
to diminish
Common words
bāo biǎn
褒贬
to appraise; to pass judgment on; to speak ill of; praise and censure
biǎn dī
贬低
to belittle; to disparage; to play down; to demean
biǎn zhí
贬值
to become devaluated; to devaluate; to depreciate
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
贬
贬
贬
贬
贬
贬
贬
贬
LEARNING TIP
Remember 贬
Say “biǎn” 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 贬
Common words and phrases
bāo biǎn
to appraise; to pass judgment on; to speak ill of; praise and censure
biǎn dī
to belittle; to disparage; to play down; to demean
biǎn zhí
to become devaluated; to devaluate; to depreciate
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“贬”。
Zhège zì shì “biǎn”.
This character is “贬”.
我正在学习“贬”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “biǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “贬”.
请写一遍“贬”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “biǎn”.
Please write “贬” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 贬?
贬 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 贬 (biǎn) mean?
贬 (biǎn) means to diminish.
What is the radical of 贬?
The radical of 贬 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.