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狈

狈 (bèi) · a legendary wolf

7 strokesLeft–right

狈 (bèi) means “a legendary wolf”. It is made of 犭 + 贝 and has 7 strokes.

Break 狈 into its parts

What 狈 is made of

狈 stroke order

狈 stroke order diagram: 7 strokes, numbered in writing order
狈 is written with 7 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 狼狈

他被雨淋得很狼狈。Tā bèi yǔ lín de hěn lángbèi.He was caught in the rain and looked a sorry sight.
那次考试失败让他很狼狈。Nà cì kǎoshì shībài ràng tā hěn lángbèi.Failing that exam left him in a very awkward spot.

Words with 狈

Also built with 犭

Quick facts

Pinyinbèi
Meaninga legendary wolf
Strokes7
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 狈

What does 狈 mean?

狈 (bèi) means “a legendary wolf”.

How many strokes does 狈 have?

狈 has 7 strokes.

What parts make up 狈?

狈 is made of 犭 (dog) and 贝 (sea shell).

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