拍 (pāi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 拍 (pāi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拍 (pāi) means "To pat / To clap / To take (a photo)". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拍 stroke by stroke?

拍 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 拍 and 㧜?

拍 (pāi) and 㧜 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 拍?

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

Q: What common words use 拍?

Common words containing 拍 include: 拍照 (pāi zhào) — To take a photo; 拍手 (pāi shǒu) — To clap hands; 拍球 (pāi qiú) — To bounce a ball.

How to Write 拍

The character 拍 (pāi) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

拍 is pronounced pāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pat / To clap / To take (a photo).

As an HSK Level 3 character, 拍 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 拍

拍照 pāi zhào

To take a photo

拍手 pāi shǒu

To clap hands

拍球 pāi qiú

To bounce a ball

Example Sentences

我们在这里拍照吧。

wǒ men zài zhè lǐ pāi zhào ba

Let's take photos here.

大家一起拍拍手。

dà jiā yì qǐ pāi pāi shǒu

Everyone clap your hands together.

他在操场上拍球。

tā zài cāo chǎng shàng pāi qiú

He is bouncing a ball on the playground.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 拍 (pāi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拍

What does 拍 (pāi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拍 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拍?

What common words use 拍?

How to Write 拍 (pāi)