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本
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Stroke order — 5 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 本
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 本 | běn | root; stem |
| 本来 | běn lái | original; originally |
| 笔记本 | bǐ jì běn | notebook (stationery); notebook (computing) |
| 本科 | běn kē | undergraduate course; undergraduate (attributive) |
| 本领 | běn lǐng | skill; ability |
| 本质 | běn zhì | essence; nature |
| 根本 | gēn běn | fundamental; basic |
| 基本 | jī běn | basic; fundamental |
FAQ
How many strokes does 本 have?
本 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 本?
The pinyin for 本 is běn. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄅㄣˇ.
What does 本 mean in Chinese?
本 means: root; stem. It appears in common words such as 本、本来、笔记本.