别
Meaning:
to separate, to distinguish, to classify; to leave; other; do not, must not
HSK 3
Frequency:
#621
Pinyin:
bié
Strokes:
7
Radical:
刂
How to Write 别 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "别" in Chinese
The Chinese character 别 (bié) means "to separate, to distinguish, to classify; to leave; other; do not, must not". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 别 include: 久别, 作别, 个别.
📚 Words and Phrases with 别
Common words containing this character
久别
a long period of separation
HSK 2
作别
to take one's leave
HSK 2
个别
individually; one by one
HSK 2
假别
category of leave (maternity leave, sick leave etc)
HSK 2
伤别
sorrowful farewell
HSK 2
分别
to part; to leave each other
HSK 2
判别
to differentiate
HSK 2
别人
other people; others; other person
HSK 2
别传
supplementary biography
HSK 2
区别
difference
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: To draw boundaries 刂 between classes 另
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "别"?
- The pinyin is bié
- How many strokes does "别" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "别" mean?
- to separate, to distinguish, to classify; to leave; other; do not, must not
- What is the radical of "别"?
- The radical is "刂"