别
别 (bié) means “don't”. It is made of 另 + 刂 and has 7 strokes, and is an HSK 1 word.
Break 别 into its parts
What 别 is made of
- 另 lìng — another
- 口 kǒu — mouth
- 冂 — frame
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 力 lì — strength
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 口 kǒu — mouth
- 刂 dāo — knife
- 丨 — vertical stroke
- 亅 — hook
Origin hint: To draw boundaries 刂 between classes 另 (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences
别忘了带手机！Bié wàng le dài shǒujī!Don't forget to bring your phone!
你别说话了。Nǐ bié shuōhuà le.Please stop talking.
Words with 别
Quick facts
| Pinyin | bié |
|---|---|
| Meaning | don't; other; to leave |
| Strokes | 7 |
| Radical | 刀 (knife, #18) |
| Pattern | Left–right |
| HSK | HSK 3.0 · Level 4 · HSK 2.0 · Level 2 |
Questions about 别
What does 别 mean?
别 (bié) means “don't; other; to leave”.
How many strokes does 别 have?
别 has 7 strokes.
What is the radical of 别?
The radical of 别 is 刀 (dāo, “knife”), Kangxi radical number 18.
What parts make up 别?
别 is made of 另 (another) and 刂 (knife).
Which HSK level is 别?
别 is in HSK 3.0 · Level 4 and HSK 2.0 · Level 2.
Learn 别 with its group
It is part of HSK 1 · Group 33: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.