🇨🇳 How to say

“pen” in Chinese

笔bǐ
Illustration of "pen" in a Chinese cultural setting
A student writes notes in a notebook with a black pen, carefully forming characters on the lined paper during a quiet study session.

Usage note

笔 refers to any writing instrument like a pen or pencil, and it's a common everyday word used by students and professionals alike for writing or drawing.

Examples

  • 这是我的笔。

    This is my pen.

  • 请借我一支笔。

    Please lend me a pen.

  • 他用笔写字。

    He writes with a pen.

Quick check

What does "笔" mean?

  • A. pen
  • B. three
  • C. sea
  • D. country

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