毕
毕 (bì) · to finish
毕 (bì) means “to finish”. It is made of 比 + 十 and has 6 strokes.
Break 毕 into its parts
What 毕 is made of
- 比 bǐ — to compare
- 匕 bǐ — spoon
- 乚 — hook stroke
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 匕 bǐ — spoon
- 乚 — hook stroke
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 匕 bǐ — spoon
- 十 — ten
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 丨 — vertical stroke
Origin hint: 十 gives the meaning, 比 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
毕 stroke order
Example sentences with 毕业
他去年大学毕业了。Tā qùnián dàxué bìyè le.He graduated from university last year.
你什么时候毕业？Nǐ shénme shíhou bìyè?When will you graduate?
Words with 毕
Also built with 比
Quick facts
| Pinyin | bì |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to finish |
| Strokes | 6 |
| Radical | 比 (compare, #81) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 毕
What does 毕 mean?
毕 (bì) means “to finish”.
How many strokes does 毕 have?
毕 has 6 strokes.
What is the radical of 毕?
The radical of 毕 is 比 (bǐ, “compare”), Kangxi radical number 81.
What parts make up 毕?
毕 is made of 比 (to compare) and 十 (ten).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.