被
Meaning:
bedding; a passive particle meaning "by"
HSK 2
Frequency:
#6931
Pinyin:
bèi
Strokes:
10
Radical:
衤
How to Write 被 - 10 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "被" in Chinese
The Chinese character 被 (bèi) means "bedding; a passive particle meaning "by"". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 被 include: 包被, 垫被, 棉被.
📚 Words and Phrases with 被
Common words containing this character
包被
peridium (envelope or coat of fungi, e.g. puffballs)
HSK 2
垫被
mattress
HSK 2
棉被
comforter; quilt
HSK 2
植被
vegetation
HSK 2
花被
perianth (common term for calyx and corolla)
HSK 2
被动
passive
HSK 2
被告
(law) the defendant; the accused
HSK 2
原被告
plaintiff and defendant
HSK 3
失信被执行人
(law) judgement defaulter (person who has failed to fulfill obligations set forth in a written court judgement, such as paying compensation to sb, despite having the means to do so)
HSK 5
聪明反被聪明误
(idiom) a clever person may become the victim of his own ingenuity; cleverness may overreach itself; too smart for one's own good
HSK 5
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: cloth
Semantic component: 衤
Phonetic component: 皮
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "被"?
- The pinyin is bèi
- How many strokes does "被" have?
- It has 10 strokes
- What does "被" mean?
- bedding; a passive particle meaning "by"
- What is the radical of "被"?
- The radical is "衤"