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

Q: What does 赔 (péi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 赔 (péi) means "to compensate; to lose money". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 赔 stroke by stroke?

赔 has 12 strokes. The radical is 贝. 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 赔 and 賏?

赔 (péi) and 賏 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 赔?

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

Q: What common words use 赔?

Common words containing 赔 include: 赔钱 (péi qián) — to lose money (in business); 赔礼 (péi lǐ) — to apologize; 赔偿 (péi cháng) — to compensate; to pay for damages.

How to Write 赔

The character 赔 (péi) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 贝 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

赔 is pronounced péi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to compensate; to lose money.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 赔 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 赔

赔钱 péi qián

to lose money (in business)

赔礼 péi lǐ

to apologize

赔偿 péi cháng

to compensate; to pay for damages

Example Sentences

这笔生意赔钱了。

zhè bǐ shēng yì péi qián le

This business deal lost money.

我向你赔礼道歉。

wǒ xiàng nǐ péi lǐ dào qiàn

I offer you my apologies.

他要求对方赔偿。

tā yāo qiú duì fāng péi cháng

He demanded compensation from the other party.

Similar Characters

賏 yīng

贼 zéi

贽 zhì

Practice Writing 赔 (péi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 赔

What does 赔 (péi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 赔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 赔 and 賏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 赔?

What common words use 赔?

How to Write 赔 (péi)