How to write 巴 (bā) — Stroke Order, Radical & Practice
Pronunciation & meaning
Pronounced .
- to desire
- to wish for
Stroke Order & Practice
Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.
Decomposition
巴 breaks down into 1 component arranged as Overlap. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.
Radical
The radical of 巴 is 巳 — meaning the hours from 9 to 11. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.
HSK 4 Words Containing 巴
Tasks Featuring 巴 / 相关任务
Words containing 巴 appear in these official HSK 4 task scenarios — study the character in context:
FAQ
What does 巴 mean in Chinese?
巴 (bā) means to desire, to wish for. It is one of the 150 characters required for the HSK 4 writing section.
How many strokes does 巴 have?
巴 is written in 4 strokes. Use the practice tool above to see the correct stroke order and trace it yourself.
What is the radical of 巴?
The radical of 巴 is 巳 (the hours from 9 to 11).
What is the pinyin for 巴?
巴 is pronounced bā.
What HSK 4 words use 巴?
In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 巴 appears in 1 word, including 大巴 (dàbā). See the full list above.