卑
Meaning:
humble, low, inferior; to despise
HSK 4
Frequency:
#773
Pinyin:
bēi
Strokes:
8
Radical:
十
How to Write 卑 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "卑" in Chinese
The Chinese character 卑 (bēi) means "humble, low, inferior; to despise". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 卑 include: 卑下, 卑劣, 尊卑.
📚 Words and Phrases with 卑
Common words containing this character
卑下
base
HSK 2
卑劣
base
HSK 2
尊卑
superior and subordinate
HSK 2
自卑
to have low self-esteem
HSK 2
谦卑
humble
HSK 2
鲜卑
Xianbei or Xianbi, group of northern nomadic peoples
HSK 2
鲜卑族
Xianbei or Xianbi, historic ethnic group of northern nomads
HSK 3
不亢不卑
neither haughty nor humble
HSK 4
不卑不亢
neither servile nor overbearing (idiom)
HSK 4
男尊女卑
to regard men as superior to women (idiom)
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A hand 又(altered) holding an empty shell 甲 (altered)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "卑"?
- The pinyin is bēi
- How many strokes does "卑" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "卑" mean?
- humble, low, inferior; to despise
- What is the radical of "卑"?
- The radical is "十"