怦 (pēng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 怦 (pēng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 怦 (pēng) means "thumping (heartbeat)". with 8 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 怦 stroke by stroke?

怦 has 8 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 怦 and 忏?

怦 (pēng) and 忏 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 怦?

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

Q: What common words use 怦?

Common words containing 怦 include: 怦怦 (pēng pēng) — pounding; pit-a-pat; 怦然心动 (pēng rán xīn dòng) — one's heart thumps with excitement; to be smitten; 怦的一声 (pēng de yī shēng) — with a bang; with a thump.

How to Write 怦

The character 怦 (pēng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 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

怦 is pronounced pēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means thumping (heartbeat).

Common Words with 怦

怦怦 pēng pēng

pounding; pit-a-pat

怦然心动 pēng rán xīn dòng

one's heart thumps with excitement; to be smitten

怦的一声 pēng de yī shēng

with a bang; with a thump

Example Sentences

我的心怦怦直跳。

wǒ de xīn pēng pēng zhí tiào

My heart is pounding.

那个瞬间让他怦然心动。

nà ge shùn jiān ràng tā pēng rán xīn dòng

That moment made his heart flutter.

门怦的一声关上了。

mén pēng de yī shēng guān shàng le

The door closed with a bang.

Similar Characters

忏 chàn

忕 shì

忖 cǔn

Practice Writing 怦 (pēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 怦

What does 怦 (pēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 怦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 怦 and 忏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 怦?

What common words use 怦?

How to Write 怦 (pēng)