弼 meaning and stroke order
To aid, to help; to correct
How to write 弼, stroke by stroke
12 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 弼
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to assist
How 弼 is built
Components of the character.
Radical: 弓 (bow), shared by 29 characters on this site.
How to remember 弼
Picture 百 (bǎi, hundred) standing between two bows 弓 (gōng), one on each side. With a bow guarding it on the left and the right, the center is well supported, which fits the meaning to aid or assist.
弼 (bì) is a formal, literary character. Today you mostly see it in classical phrases and in given names. A common set phrase is 辅弼 (fǔbì), to assist a ruler, as in 他辅弼君主多年 (tā fǔbì jūnzhǔ duō nián), He assisted the ruler for many years.
Common mistake: Learners sometimes write the middle part as 白 (bái) or 日 and forget the top stroke of 百. The center must be 百, with a horizontal stroke above 白.
Questions about 弼
How many strokes are in 弼?
弼 is written with 12 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 弼 mean?
弼 (bì) means to aid, to help; to correct.
How do you pronounce 弼?
弼 is pronounced bì, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 弼?
The radical of 弼 is 弓, which carries the idea of "bow". Dictionaries list 弼 under this radical.
Is 弼 used in everyday spoken Chinese?
Not really. In daily speech people say 帮助 (bāngzhù) or 帮 (bāng) for help. 弼 belongs to written, historical, or name contexts.
Why does 弼 appear in Chinese names?
Because it means to aid and support, it carries a positive sense of being a helpful, upright person. That makes it a respectable choice for a given name.