Hanzi Sheets
必
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Stroke order — 5 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 必
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 必须 | bì xū | to have to; must |
| 必然 | bì rán | inevitable; certain |
| 必需 | bì xū | to need; to require |
| 必要 | bì yào | necessary; essential |
| 不必 | bù bì | need not; does not have to |
| 何必 | hé bì | there is no need; why should |
| 未必 | wèi bì | not necessarily; maybe not |
| 必定 | bì dìng | to be bound to; to be sure to |
FAQ
How many strokes does 必 have?
必 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 必?
The pinyin for 必 is bì. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄅㄧˋ.
What does 必 mean in Chinese?
必 means: certainly; must. It appears in common words such as 必须、必然、必需.