杷 (pá) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 杷 (pá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 杷 (pá) means "loquat; rake". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 杷 stroke by stroke?

杷 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 杷 and 朱?

杷 (pá) and 朱 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 杷?

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

Q: What common words use 杷?

Common words containing 杷 include: 枇杷 (pí pá) — loquat; 枇杷膏 (pí pá gāo) — loquat syrup; loquat paste; 枇杷树 (pí pá shù) — loquat tree.

How to Write 杷

The character 杷 (pá) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

杷 is pronounced pá in Mandarin Chinese. It means loquat; rake.

Common Words with 杷

枇杷 pí pá

loquat

枇杷膏 pí pá gāo

loquat syrup; loquat paste

枇杷树 pí pá shù

loquat tree

Example Sentences

枇杷很好吃。

pí pá hěn hǎo chī

Loquats are delicious.

喝点枇杷膏吧。

hē diǎn pí pá gāo ba

Have some loquat syrup.

院子里有枇杷树。

yuàn zi lǐ yǒu pí pá shù

There are loquat trees in the yard.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 杷

What does 杷 (pá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 杷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 杷 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 杷?

What common words use 杷?

How to Write 杷 (pá)