巴
巴 (bā) · to desire
巴 (bā) means “to desire”. It is made of 巳 and has 4 strokes.
Break 巴 into its parts
What 巴 is made of
- 巳 sì — the hours from 9 to 11
- 乚 — hook stroke
巴 stroke order
Example sentences with 巴士
我每天坐巴士上班。Wǒ měitiān zuò bāshì shàngbān.I take the bus to work every day.
去机场的巴士几点开？Qù jīchǎng de bāshì jǐ diǎn kāi?What time does the airport bus leave?
Words with 巴
Also built with 巳
Quick facts
| Pinyin | bā |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to desire |
| Strokes | 4 |
| Radical | 己 (oneself, #49) |
| Pattern | Overlapping |
Questions about 巴
What does 巴 mean?
巴 (bā) means “to desire”.
How many strokes does 巴 have?
巴 has 4 strokes.
What is the radical of 巴?
The radical of 巴 is 己 (jǐ, “oneself”), Kangxi radical number 49.
What parts make up 巴?
巴 is made of 巳 (the hours from 9 to 11).
Keep learning
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