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

Q: What does 趴 (pā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 趴 (pā) means "to lie on one's stomach; to lean over". with 9 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 趴 stroke by stroke?

趴 has 9 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 趴 and 足?

趴 (pā) and 足 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 趴?

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

Q: What common words use 趴?

Common words containing 趴 include: 趴下 (pā xià) — to lie down; to get down; 趴着 (pā zhe) — lying on one's stomach; 趴在桌上 (pā zài zhuō shàng) — to lean over the table; to lie on the desk.

How to Write 趴

The character 趴 (pā) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

趴 is pronounced pā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to lie on one's stomach; to lean over.

Common Words with 趴

趴下 pā xià

to lie down; to get down

趴着 pā zhe

lying on one's stomach

趴在桌上 pā zài zhuō shàng

to lean over the table; to lie on the desk

Example Sentences

快点趴下！

kuài diǎn pā xià

Get down quickly!

他趴着睡觉。

tā pā zhe shuì jiào

He sleeps on his stomach.

别趴在桌上写字。

bié pā zài zhuō shàng xiě zì

Don't slouch over the table to write.

Similar Characters

足 zú

趵 bào

趸 dǔn

Practice Writing 趴 (pā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 趴

What does 趴 (pā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 趴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 趴 and 足?

What mistakes do learners make writing 趴?

What common words use 趴?

How to Write 趴 (pā)