靶 meaning and stroke order
Target, mark
How to write 靶, stroke by stroke
13 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 靶
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- target
- mark
How 靶 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Leather.
革 gives the meaning and 巴 hints at the sound.
Radical: 革 (leather), shared by 25 characters on this site.
How to remember 靶
靶 (bǎ) is a target made of leather 革 (gé), and 巴 (bā) on the right gives the sound. Picture an archer shooting at a leather target that goes "ba" when the arrow hits.
靶 rarely appears alone. It mostly shows up in words like 靶子 (bǎzi) and 靶心 (bǎxīn), and it can be used for both literal and figurative targets. Example: 他一箭射中了靶心。(Tā yí jiàn shè zhòng le bǎxīn.) He hit the bull's eye with one arrow.
Common mistake: Learners often say bà or bā because of the 巴 component, but 靶 is third tone, bǎ, just like 把 (bǎ). Also, do not write the left side as 车 or 韦. It is 革 (gé), leather.
Common words with 靶
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 靶子 | bǎzi | target | HSK 7-9 |
| 靶心 | bǎxīn | center of target; bull's eye |
Questions about 靶
How many strokes are in 靶?
靶 is written with 13 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 靶 mean?
靶 (bǎ) means target, mark. A common word with it is 靶子 (bǎzi), meaning "target".
How do you pronounce 靶?
靶 is pronounced bǎ, in the third tone (dipping).
What is the radical of 靶?
The radical of 靶 is 革, which carries the idea of "leather". Dictionaries list 靶 under this radical.
Is 靶 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 靶 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 靶子 and 目标?
靶子 (bǎzi) is a physical target, as in shooting or archery. It can also mean a person who is attacked or criticized. 目标 (mùbiāo) is the general word for a goal or objective, like a goal in life or a sales target.
What does 靶向 mean in medicine?
靶向 (bǎxiàng) means "targeted," and you will see it in terms like 靶向药 (bǎxiàng yào), targeted drugs. It describes treatments aimed at a specific point, built on the idea of 靶 as a target.