乓 (pāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 乓 (pāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 乓 (pāng) means "bang; thud (onomatopoeia)". with 6 strokes and the radical 丿.

Q: How do you write 乓 stroke by stroke?

乓 has 6 strokes. The radical is 丿. 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 乓 and 丹?

乓 (pāng) and 丹 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 乓?

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

Q: What common words use 乓?

Common words containing 乓 include: 乒乓球 (pīng pāng qiú) — ping pong; table tennis; 乒乓 (pīng pāng) — ping-pong / table tennis; 乓的一声 (pāng de yī shēng) — with a 'bang' sound.

How to Write 乓

The character 乓 (pāng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丿 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

乓 is pronounced pāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means bang; thud (onomatopoeia).

Common Words with 乓

乒乓球 pīng pāng qiú

ping pong; table tennis

乒乓 pīng pāng

ping-pong / table tennis

乓的一声 pāng de yī shēng

with a 'bang' sound

Example Sentences

他乒乓球打得很好。

tā pīng pāng qiú dǎ dé hěn hǎo

He plays table tennis very well.

乒乓球在桌上跳。

pīng pāng qiú zài zhuō shàng tiào

The ping pong ball is bouncing on the table.

乓的一声，气球破了。

pāng de yī shēng qì qiú pò le

With a bang, the balloon popped.

Similar Characters

丹 dān

乌 wū

乍 zhà

Practice Writing 乓 (pāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 乓

What does 乓 (pāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 乓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 乓 and 丹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 乓?

What common words use 乓?

How to Write 乓 (pāng)