汉字: 笔
Radical: ⺮ (bamboo)
Stroke Count: 10
Stroke Order:
Pinyin: bǐ (third tone)
Refers to a "pen" or "writing tool." It can also mean "to write" or "writing style."
The character 笔 is primarily used to refer to writing tools, such as pens or brushes. It can also be used as a verb to mean "to write" or as a noun to describe writing style.
In Chinese culture, 笔 holds significant importance as a symbol of knowledge and education. The traditional Chinese brush pen (毛笔) is deeply rooted in calligraphy and painting, representing artistic expression and cultural heritage.
他用毛笔写了一幅字。
He wrote a piece of calligraphy with a brush pen.
Think of 笔 as a tool for writing, like a pen or brush. Remember the radical ⺮ (bamboo), which is often used in traditional Chinese brushes.