北
north · Character component
north; northern; northward
Two people 匕 sitting back-to-back; phonetic loan for "north"
北 at a glance
- Meaning
- north
- Strokes
- 5
- Characters
- 6
- Role
- Usually contributes meaning
Characters with 北
HSK 4 · 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the component 北 mean?
北 means "north". In the characters that contain it, it usually contributes meaning.
How many Chinese characters contain 北?
6 characters in this dictionary contain 北, including ones at HSK 4, HSK 5.
How many strokes does 北 have?
北 is written in 5 strokes.