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北
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Stroke order — 5 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 北
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 北京 | Běi jīng | Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China |
| 北方 | běi fāng | north; the northern part a country |
| 北极 | běi jí | the North Pole; the Arctic Pole; the north magnetic pole |
| 北 | běi | north; (classical) to be defeated |
| 北边 | běi biān | north; north side |
| 东北 | Dōng běi | Northeast China; Manchuria |
| 西北 | Xī běi | Northwest China (Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang) |
| 北部 | běi bù | northern part |
FAQ
How many strokes does 北 have?
北 has 5 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 北?
The pinyin for 北 is běi. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄅㄟˇ.
What does 北 mean in Chinese?
北 means: north; (classical) to be defeated. It appears in common words such as 北京、北方、北极.