bāi ㄅㄞ baai1 HSK 7-9

  • to break off or break open sth with one's hands
  • (fig.) to break off (a relationship)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 掰 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 掰掰! Ciao!
  • 慢走,掰囉! Goodbye, have a nice day!
  • 麵條下鍋前要先掰成小塊。 Before you put the noodles in the pot, you have to break them up into small pieces.

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