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

Q: What does 琶 (pá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 琶 (pá) means "Pa (second character of 'pipa').". with 12 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 琶 stroke by stroke?

琶 has 12 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 琶 and 珙?

琶 (pá) and 珙 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 琶?

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

Q: What common words use 琶?

Common words containing 琶 include: 琵琶 (pí pá) — Pipa (a four-stringed Chinese lute).; 弹琵琶 (dàn pí pá) — To play the pipa; 琵琶行 (pí pá xíng) — Song of the Pipa (a famous Tang Dynasty poem)..

How to Write 琶

The character 琶 (pá) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

琶 is pronounced pá in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pa (second character of 'pipa')..

Common Words with 琶

琵琶 pí pá

Pipa (a four-stringed Chinese lute).

弹琵琶 dàn pí pá

To play the pipa

琵琶行 pí pá xíng

Song of the Pipa (a famous Tang Dynasty poem).

Example Sentences

琵琶是乐器。

pí pá shì yuè qì

The pipa is a musical instrument.

妹妹弹琵琶。

mèi mèi dàn pí pá

My younger sister plays the pipa.

琵琶行很有名。

pí pá xíng hěn yǒu míng

The 'Song of the Pipa' is very famous.

Similar Characters

珙 gǒng

珞 luò

珠 zhū

Practice Writing 琶 (pá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 琶

What does 琶 (pá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 琶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 琶 and 珙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 琶?

What common words use 琶?

How to Write 琶 (pá)