培 (péi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 培 (péi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 培 (péi) means "to cultivate / to foster / to bank up with earth". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 培 stroke by stroke?

培 has 11 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 培 and 型?

培 (péi) and 型 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 培?

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

Q: What common words use 培?

Common words containing 培 include: 培养 (péi yǎng) — to cultivate / to foster / to nurture; 培训 (péi xùn) — training / to train; 栽培 (zāi péi) — to cultivate; to grow.

How to Write 培

The character 培 (péi) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

培 is pronounced péi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to cultivate / to foster / to bank up with earth.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 培 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 培

培养 péi yǎng

to cultivate / to foster / to nurture

培训 péi xùn

training / to train

栽培 zāi péi

to cultivate; to grow

Example Sentences

老师培养学生。

lǎo shī péi yǎng xué shēng

The teacher nurtures the students.

我参加了电脑培训。

wǒ cān jiā le diàn nǎo péi xùn

I attended computer training.

他栽培了很多花。

tā zāi péi le hěn duō huā

He cultivated many flowers.

Similar Characters

型 xíng

垌 dòng

垒 lěi

Practice Writing 培 (péi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 培

What does 培 (péi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 培 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 培 and 型?

What mistakes do learners make writing 培?

What common words use 培?

How to Write 培 (péi)