Learn a Chinese Character - 倍

汉字:

1. Character Basics

Radical: 亻 (person)

Stroke Count: 10

Stroke Order:

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: bèi (fourth tone)

3. Meaning

Times; double.

4. Common Words

5. Grammar & Usage

Used as a measure word to indicate multiples.

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese, 倍 is often used in mathematical contexts to describe multiples.

7. Example Sentence

这个数字是原来的两倍。
This number is twice the original.

8. Memory Tips

Think of 倍 as "doubling" something.