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笔 (bǐ): pen; (measure word for writing tools)

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HSK 2noun, (classifier)

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: pen; (measure word for writing tools)
Characters: 1
Part of speech: noun, (classifier)
HSK level: HSK 2
Strokes: 10
Radical: 竹
Structure: 上下结构

Full definitions

writing brush
writing implement (pen
writing brush
pen
pencil
writing implement
classifier for sums of money
classifier for strokes of a brush or pen

Chinese explanation

写字、画画用的工具，通常有一根细杆，一头装有笔尖，可以蘸墨或带墨水
也指用这种工具写出的字迹或画出的线条
还可以作量词，用来计算钱款、账目等。

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Example sentences

I use a pen to write characters.

This pen is very easy to use.

Please lend me a pen.

He has a new pen.

I use a pen to draw on paper.

He writes with a pencil.

This is a large sum of money.

This character has five strokes.

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