比
Meaning:
to compare, liken; comparison; than
HSK 2
Frequency:
#3677
Pinyin:
bǐ
Strokes:
4
Radical:
比
How to Write 比 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "比" in Chinese
The Chinese character 比 (bǐ) means "to compare, liken; comparison; than". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 比 include: 不比, 占比, 反比.
📚 Words and Phrases with 比
Common words containing this character
不比
unlike
HSK 2
占比
proportion; percentage
HSK 2
反比
inversely proportional
HSK 2
可比
comparable
HSK 2
同比
(statistics) compared with the same period of the previous year; year on year; year over year
HSK 2
堪比
to be comparable to
HSK 2
好比
to be just like; can be compared to
HSK 2
对比
to contrast
HSK 2
德比
(sports) (loanword) derby (contest between local rivals)
HSK 2
戈比
kopeck (unit of money, one hundredth of ruble) (loanword)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Two spoons 匕 side-by-side; 匕 also provides the pronunciation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "比"?
- The pinyin is bǐ
- How many strokes does "比" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "比" mean?
- to compare, liken; comparison; than
- What is the radical of "比"?
- The radical is "比"