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

Q: What does 配 (pèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 配 (pèi) means "To match / To pair / To fit". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 酉.

Q: How do you write 配 stroke by stroke?

配 has 10 strokes. The radical is 酉. 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 配 and 酊?

配 (pèi) and 酊 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 配?

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

Q: What common words use 配?

Common words containing 配 include: 配合 (pèi hé) — To cooperate / To coordinate; 配色 (pèi sè) — Color scheme / Color matching; 搭配 (dā pèi) — match / coordinate.

How to Write 配

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

配 is pronounced pèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means To match / To pair / To fit.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 配 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 配

配合 pèi hé

To cooperate / To coordinate

配色 pèi sè

Color scheme / Color matching

搭配 dā pèi

match / coordinate

Example Sentences

谢谢你的配合。

xiè xiè nǐ de pèi hé

Thank you for your cooperation.

这个配色很好看。

zhè ge pèi sè hěn hǎo kàn

This color scheme looks great.

衣服搭配很得体。

yī fú dā pèi hěn dé tǐ

The outfit is very appropriate.

Similar Characters

酊 dīng

酋 qiú

酌 zhuó

Practice Writing 配 (pèi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 配

What does 配 (pèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 配 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 配 and 酊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 配?

What common words use 配?

How to Write 配 (pèi)