湃 (pài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 湃 (pài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 湃 (pài) means "Surging or splashing". with 12 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 湃 stroke by stroke?

湃 has 12 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 湃 and 流?

湃 (pài) and 流 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 湃?

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

Q: What common words use 湃?

Common words containing 湃 include: 澎湃 (pēng pài) — surging or billowing.

How to Write 湃

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

湃 is pronounced pài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Surging or splashing.

Common Words with 湃

澎湃 pēng pài

surging or billowing

Example Sentences

大海波涛澎湃。

dà hǎi bō tāo pēng pài

The sea waves are billowing.

他的心情很澎湃。

tā de xīn qíng hěn pēng pài

His emotions are surging.

音乐听起来很澎湃。

yīn yuè tīng qǐ lái hěn pēng pài

The music sounds very surging and powerful.

Similar Characters

流 liú

浙 zhè

浚 jùn

Practice Writing 湃 (pài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 湃

What does 湃 (pài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 湃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 湃 and 流?

What mistakes do learners make writing 湃?

What common words use 湃?

How to Write 湃 (pài)