白
Meaning:
white; clear, pure, unblemished; bright
HSK 2
Frequency:
#4863
Pinyin:
bái
Strokes:
5
Radical:
白
How to Write 白 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "白" in Chinese
The Chinese character 白 (bái) means "white; clear, pure, unblemished; bright". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 白 include: 乳白, 剖白, 半白.
📚 Words and Phrases with 白
Common words containing this character
乳白
milky white
HSK 2
剖白
to explain oneself
HSK 2
半白
fifty (years of age)
HSK 2
博白
see 博白縣|博白县[Bo2 bai2 Xian4]
HSK 2
反白
reverse type (white on black)
HSK 2
口白
narrator
HSK 2
告白
to announce publicly
HSK 2
坦白
honest
HSK 2
大白
(of facts or truth) to become fully revealed; to come to light
HSK 2
太白
Taibai County in Baoji 寶雞|宝鸡[Bao3 ji1], Shaanxi
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A burning candle; the rays of the sun
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "白"?
- The pinyin is bái
- How many strokes does "白" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "白" mean?
- white; clear, pure, unblemished; bright
- What is the radical of "白"?
- The radical is "白"