旆 (pèi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 旆 (pèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 旆 (pèi) means "banner, flag". with 10 strokes and the radical 方.

Q: How do you write 旆 stroke by stroke?

旆 has 10 strokes. The radical is 方. 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 旆 and 施?

旆 (pèi) and 施 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 旆?

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

Q: What common words use 旆?

Common words containing 旆 include: 旌旆 (jīng pèi) — flags and banners; 旗旆 (qí pèi) — Banners and flags.; 旆影 (pèi yǐng) — the shadow of a banner.

How to Write 旆

The character 旆 (pèi) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 方 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

旆 is pronounced pèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means banner, flag.

Common Words with 旆

旌旆 jīng pèi

flags and banners

旗旆 qí pèi

Banners and flags.

旆影 pèi yǐng

the shadow of a banner

Example Sentences

旌旆在风中飘扬。

jīng pèi zài fēng zhōng piāo yáng

The banners are fluttering in the wind.

旗旆随风而动。

qí pèi suí fēng ér dòng

The banners move with the wind.

远处的旆影很美。

yuǎn chù de pèi yǐng hěn měi

The shadows of the flags in the distance are beautiful.

Similar Characters

施 shī

斿 yóu

旁 páng

Practice Writing 旆 (pèi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 旆

What does 旆 (pèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 旆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 旆 and 施?

What mistakes do learners make writing 旆?

What common words use 旆?

How to Write 旆 (pèi)