蝙 (biān): used in 蝙蝠

蝙 (biān) is a Chinese character meaning “used in 蝙蝠.” Outside the HSK 3.0 syllabus (CLEC 2022), it is composed of 虫 (semantic) and 扁 (phonetic). It ranks #2600 in character frequency (SUBTLEX-CH corpus).

Etymologically derived, 蝙 insect. Its radical form 虫 (insect) appears in many related characters such as 虫 (chóng, insect), 蛇 (shé, snake), 蛋 (dàn, egg).

Spoken pronunciation

Radical: 虫 insect15 strokesFrequency #2600虫 semantic 扁 phonetic

Definitions

used in 蝙蝠

Etymology & Origin

蝙

pictophoneticinsect

Decomposition: ⿰虫扁 (layout: left-right)

Components:虫semantic 扁phonetic

Stroke Order

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Words & Compounds

Common Compounds

Word	Pinyin	Meaning
蝙蝠	biān fú	(zoology) bat
蝙蝠侠proper-noun	biān fú xiá	Batman, comic book superhero

Total compounds

100

As first character

As last character

As middle character

蝙 appears in 2 compound words: 100 as the first character, 0 as the last, and 0 in a middle position. Compound statistics computed from SUBTLEX-CH and HSK 3.0 vocabulary data.

Example Sentences

奇客SolidotSep 2026

蝙蝠是唯一能真正进行动力飞行的哺乳动物。

biān fú shì wéi yī néng zhēn zhèng jìn xíng dòng lì fēi xíng de bǔ rǔ dòng wù .

Bats are the only mammals capable of true powered flight.

爱范儿Sep 2026

一只固定展翼的蝙蝠悬在暗处，鼠标移动到哪里，检查灯就照向哪里。

yī zhī gù dìng zhǎn yì de biān fú xuán zài àn chǔ , shǔ biāo yí dòng dào nǎ lǐ , jiǎn chá dēng jiù zhào xiàng nǎ lǐ .

A bat with its wings spread wide hangs in the darkness; wherever the mouse moves, the inspection light follows.

中国新闻网·生活Aug 2026

为何今夏蝙蝠频繁入户？

wéi hé jīn xià biān fú pín fán rù hù ?

Why Are Bats Frequently Flying Into Homes This Summer?

中国新闻网·生活Aug 2026

流浪猫以及狼、狐狸、臭鼬等食肉哺乳动物或蝙蝠，均属于狂犬病高风险动物。

liú làng māo yǐ jí láng , hú lí , chòu 鼬 děng shí ròu bǔ rǔ dòng wù huò biān fú , jūn shǔ yú kuáng quǎn bìng gāo fēng xiǎn dòng wù .

Stray cats, as well as carnivorous mammals such as wolves, foxes, and skunks, and bats, are all considered high-risk animals for rabies.

中国新闻网·体育Aug 2026

进球后的程晟涵非常兴奋，做出了与阿森纳球星约克雷斯同款的“蝙蝠侠”庆祝动作。

jìn qiú hòu de chéng 晟 hán fēi cháng xīng fèn , zuò chū le yǔ ā sēn nà qiú xīng yuē kè léi sī tóng kuǎn de biān fú xiá qìng zhù dòng zuò .

After scoring, Cheng Shenghan was very excited and performed the same “Batman” celebration as Arsenal star Yorkes.

Character Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 蝙 (biān) mean in Chinese?

蝙 (biān) primarily means "used in 蝙蝠." It is not part of the HSK 3.0 syllabus. It ranks #2600 in character frequency.

What's the difference between 蝙 and 偏?

蝙 (biān) and 偏 (piān) are often confused. confusable. The key distinguishing feature: 虫 vs 亻 (same 扁 component).

How many strokes does 蝙 have?

蝙 is written with 15 strokes. The correct stroke order matters for recognition and handwriting speed — practice with the animated guide above to build proper technique.

What is the radical of 蝙?

The radical associated with 蝙 is 虫 (insect). This radical appears in many characters related to insect.

What are the components of 蝙?

蝙 is composed of: 虫 (semantic), 扁 (phonetic). Its IDS decomposition is ⿰虫扁 with a left-right layout. Understanding the components helps with both memorization and recognizing related characters.

What are common words containing 蝙?

Common words with 蝙 include: 蝙蝠 (biān fú, "(zoology) bat"); 蝙蝠侠 (biān fú xiá, "Batman, comic book superhero"). There are over 2 compound words containing this character.

What characters sound the same as 蝙 (biān)?

Several characters share the pronunciation biān: 编 (to edit, to compile). Context and tones help distinguish between them in speech and writing.

Is 蝙 the same in simplified and traditional Chinese?

Yes, 蝙 is written the same way in both simplified and traditional Chinese.

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