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

Q: What does 排 (pái) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 排 (pái) means "row or to arrange". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 排 stroke by stroke?

排 has 11 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 排 and 拜?

排 (pái) and 拜 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 排?

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 排?

Common words containing 排 include: 排队 (pái duì) — to line up or queue; 安排 (ān pái) — To arrange / Arrangement; 排除 (pái chú) — to eliminate or rule out.

How to Write 排

The character 排 (pái) is written with 11 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

排 is pronounced pái in Mandarin Chinese. It means row or to arrange.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 排 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 排

排队 pái duì

to line up or queue

安排 ān pái

To arrange / Arrangement

排除 pái chú

to eliminate or rule out

Example Sentences

大家都在排队买票。

dà jiā dōu zài pái duì mǎi piào

Everyone is lining up to buy tickets.

老师安排了作业。

lǎo shī ān pái le zuò yè

The teacher assigned homework.

我们排除了这个可能。

wǒ men pái chú le zhè ge kě néng

We have ruled out this possibility.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 排 (pái)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 排

What does 排 (pái) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 排 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 排 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 排?

What common words use 排?

How to Write 排 (pái)