北běi
north; northern; northward. 5 strokes, radical 匕, first met in HSK 2.
How to write 北
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Print a 米字格 practice sheet for 北 · the stroke-order rules
What 北 is made of
匕 (bǐ, spoon).
Two people 匕 sitting back-to-back; phonetic loan for "north".
Words that use 北
| 北方 | the north, northern region 地图上靠近上方的地区 冬天北方常常下大雪。In winter, it often snows heavily in the north. Lesson 3, 做笔记 · 温情相伴与日夕起居 · Affection, Campus Routine & Daily Vitality |
| 东北 | the Northeast, Northeast China 中国地图上靠上方偏右的区域 冬天，东北的雪景格外迷人。In winter, the snowy scenery of the Northeast is especially charming. Lesson 18, 冬天到了 · 辨析求是与方寸起居 · Reasoning, Nuance & Winter Comfort |
| 西北 | northwest 指方向的一种，介于西和北之间 壮阔秀丽的西北高原。The northwest plateau is vast and beautiful. Lesson 80, 吃西餐 · 怀瑾握瑜与笃行致远 · Living Integrity, Broad Horizons & Harmonious Routine |
| 北部 | the northern sector 一个地方偏北的那一片 北部的冬天很冷，经常下雪。Winter in the north is cold, with frequent snow. Lesson 118, 四海同行 · 壮丽自然与旅行见闻 · Magnificent Nature & Travel Exploration |
| 北极 | the North Pole, the Arctic 地球最北端终年冰雪覆盖的地区 科考队即便身处北极的严寒风雪，也坚持记录数据。Even amid the bitter cold and snow of the Arctic, the expedition team kept recording data. Lesson 388, 守望相助 · 温慰人寰与固本强基 · Warm Solace & Bedrock Fortitude |
| 南北 | north-south 指南方与北方两个方向 科考队纵贯南北极点开展测量。The expedition surveyed the north-south polar span. Lesson 459, 极地遐征 · 楷模表率与地阔天长 · Exemplary Models & Vast Expanses |