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

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

The Chinese character 滂 (pāng) means "torrential; vast". with 13 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 滂 stroke by stroke?

滂 has 13 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 滂 and 涪?

滂 (pāng) and 涪 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 滂?

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 滂?

Common words containing 滂 include: 滂沱 (pāng tuó) — torrential (rain); 滂沛 (pāng pèi) — copious; torrential (of rain); 滂渤 (pāng bó) — vast and surging.

How to Write 滂

The character 滂 (pāng) is written with 13 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

滂 is pronounced pāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means torrential; vast.

Common Words with 滂

滂沱 pāng tuó

torrential (rain)

滂沛 pāng pèi

copious; torrential (of rain)

滂渤 pāng bó

vast and surging

Example Sentences

外面下着滂沱大雨。

wài miàn xià zhe pāng tuó dà yǔ

It is pouring rain outside.

雨势滂沛，无法出门。

yǔ shì pāng pèi wú fǎ chū mén

The rain is pouring down so hard that I can't go out.

水势滂渤，非常壮观。

shuǐ shì pāng bó fēi cháng zhuàng guān

The water flow is surging and very spectacular.

Similar Characters

涪 fú

涫 guàn

涮 shuàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 滂

What does 滂 (pāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 滂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 滂 and 涪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 滂?

What common words use 滂?

How to Write 滂 (pāng)