北
běi
What does 北 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
north
In this place
In 北海: north — the lake sits north of the Forbidden City.
Remember this
北 anchors direction: this is the north sea relative to the palace. Pair it mentally with 中海、南海 — the other imperial lakes you won’t visit on a short trip.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 北 (běi) mean for travelers?
- north
- Where will I see 北 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Beihai Park. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 北 on the street?
- 北 anchors direction: this is the north sea relative to the palace. Pair it mentally with 中海、南海 — the other imperial lakes you won’t visit on a short trip.