(bèi)

12 strokes

to dry over a fire

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
bèi
Meaning
to dry over a fire; to bake
Strokes
12
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰火咅

In this compound, the meaning comes from (fire); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

12 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

tànbèi

charcoal-roasted

Open 炭焙 page →
hōngbèi

to cure by drying over a fire (tea, meat etc); to bake

Open 烘焙 page →
bèigān

to dry over a fire; to roast

Open 焙干 page →

Related characters

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