徘 (pái) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 徘 (pái) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 徘 (pái) means "To pace; to be irresolute (bound morpheme).". with 11 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 徘 stroke by stroke?

徘 has 11 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 徘 and 待?

徘 (pái) and 待 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 徘?

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

Q: What common words use 徘?

Common words containing 徘 include: 徘徊 (pái huái) — To pace back and forth; to hesitate.; 徘徊不定 (pái huái bù dìng) — To hesitate; to be indecisive.; 徘徊者 (pái huái zhě) — Wanderer; one who lingers..

How to Write 徘

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

徘 is pronounced pái in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pace; to be irresolute (bound morpheme)..

Common Words with 徘

徘徊 pái huái

To pace back and forth; to hesitate.

徘徊不定 pái huái bù dìng

To hesitate; to be indecisive.

徘徊者 pái huái zhě

Wanderer; one who lingers.

Example Sentences

他在校门口徘徊。

tā zài xiào mén kǒu pái huái

He is lingering at the school gate.

他对此徘徊不定。

tā duì cǐ pái huái bù dìng

He is wavering about this.

他是一个徘徊者。

tā shì yí gè pái huái zhě

He is a wanderer.

Similar Characters

待 dāi

徇 xùn

很 hěn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 徘

What does 徘 (pái) mean in Chinese?

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What's the difference between 徘 and 待?

What mistakes do learners make writing 徘?

What common words use 徘?

How to Write 徘 (pái)