COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 避 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (foot) suggests the meaning, while 辟 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 避 (bì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to avoid
bìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 16 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bì
避
to avoid
Common words
bì miǎn
避免
to avert; to prevent; to avoid; to refrain from
duǒ bì
躲避
to hide; to evade; to dodge; to take shelter
bì nàn
避难
to take refuge; to seek asylum
bì ràng
避让
to avoid; to yield (in traffic); to get out of the way
bì shǔ
避暑
to be away for the summer holidays; to spend a holiday at a summer resort; to prevent sunstroke
huí bì
回避
to shun; to avoid (sb); to skirt; to evade (an issue)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
避
避
避
避
避
避
避
避
LEARNING TIP
Remember 避
Say “bì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 避
Common words and phrases
bì miǎn
to avert; to prevent; to avoid; to refrain from
duǒ bì
to hide; to evade; to dodge; to take shelter
bì nàn
to take refuge; to seek asylum
bì ràng
to avoid; to yield (in traffic); to get out of the way
bì shǔ
to be away for the summer holidays; to spend a holiday at a summer resort; to prevent sunstroke
huí bì
to shun; to avoid (sb); to skirt; to evade (an issue)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“避”。
Zhège zì shì “bì”.
This character is “避”.
我正在学习“避”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bì” zì.
I am learning the character “避”.
请写一遍“避”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bì”.
Please write “避” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 避?
避 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 避 (bì) mean?
避 (bì) means to avoid.
What is the radical of 避?
The radical of 避 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.