啪 (pā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 啪 (pā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 啪 (pā) means "Pop; bang; slap (onomatopoeia)". with 11 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 啪 stroke by stroke?

啪 has 11 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 啪 and 呲?

啪 (pā) and 呲 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 啪?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 啪?

Common words containing 啪 include: 啪的一声 (pā de yī shēng) — With a bang; with a click; with a snap; 啪嗒 (pā dā) — Sound of something falling or clicking; 啪啪 (pā pā) — Sound of clapping or slapping.

How to Write 啪

The character 啪 (pā) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

啪 is pronounced pā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pop; bang; slap (onomatopoeia).

Common Words with 啪

啪的一声 pā de yī shēng

With a bang; with a click; with a snap

啪嗒 pā dā

Sound of something falling or clicking

啪啪 pā pā

Sound of clapping or slapping

Example Sentences

啪的一声，门开了。

pā de yī shēng mén kāi le

With a click, the door opened.

雨水啪嗒响。

yǔ shuǐ pā dā xiǎng

The rain is pattering.

他拍手啪啪响。

tā pāi shǒu pā pā xiǎng

He clapped his hands loudly.

Similar Characters

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

Practice Writing 啪 (pā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 啪

What does 啪 (pā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 啪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 啪 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 啪?

What common words use 啪?

How to Write 啪 (pā)