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悲

悲 (bēi) · sorrow

12 strokesTop–bottom

悲 (bēi) means “sorrow”. It is made of 非 + 心 and has 12 strokes.

Break 悲 into its parts

What 悲 is made of

悲 stroke order

悲 stroke order diagram: 12 strokes, numbered in writing order
悲 is written with 12 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 悲观

你不要这么悲观。Nǐ búyào zhème bēiguān.Don't be so pessimistic.
他对未来的看法有点儿悲观。Tā duì wèilái de kànfǎ yǒudiǎnr bēiguān.His view of the future is a bit pessimistic.

Words with 悲

Also built with 非

Quick facts

Pinyinbēi
Meaningsorrow
Strokes12
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 悲

What does 悲 mean?

悲 (bēi) means “sorrow”.

How many strokes does 悲 have?

悲 has 12 strokes.

What parts make up 悲?

悲 is made of 非 (not) and 心 (heart).

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