胚 (pēi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 胚 (pēi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 胚 (pēi) means "Embryo". with 9 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 胚 stroke by stroke?

胚 has 9 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 胚 and 朊?

胚 (pēi) and 朊 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 胚?

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

Q: What common words use 胚?

Common words containing 胚 include: 胚胎 (pēi tāi) — Embryo; 胚芽 (pēi yá) — Germ (of a seed); 胚根 (pēi gēn) — Radicle (embryonic root).

How to Write 胚

The character 胚 (pēi) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

胚 is pronounced pēi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Embryo.

Common Words with 胚

胚胎 pēi tāi

Embryo

胚芽 pēi yá

Germ (of a seed)

胚根 pēi gēn

Radicle (embryonic root)

Example Sentences

胚胎在母体内生长。

pēi tāi zài mǔ tǐ nèi shēng zhǎng

The embryo grows inside the mother's body.

这种面包含有胚芽。

zhè zhǒng miàn bāo hán yǒu pēi yá

This bread contains wheat germ.

种子长出了胚根。

zhǒng zi zhǎng chū le pēi gēn

The seed has grown an embryonic root.

Similar Characters

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

服 fú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 胚

What does 胚 (pēi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 胚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 胚 and 朊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 胚?

What common words use 胚?

How to Write 胚 (pēi)