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

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

The Chinese character 澎 (pēng) means "to splash or surge". with 15 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 澎 stroke by stroke?

澎 has 15 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 澎 and 溏?

澎 (pēng) and 溏 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 澎?

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

Q: What common words use 澎?

Common words containing 澎 include: 澎湃 (pēng pài) — surging or billowing; 澎湖 (pēng hú) — Penghu (islands in Taiwan); 汹澎 (xiōng pēng) — Surging / billowing.

How to Write 澎

The character 澎 (pēng) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

澎 is pronounced pēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to splash or surge.

Common Words with 澎

澎湃 pēng pài

surging or billowing

澎湖 pēng hú

Penghu (islands in Taiwan)

汹澎 xiōng pēng

Surging / billowing

Example Sentences

大海波涛澎湃。

dà hǎi bō tāo pēng pài

The sea waves are billowing.

澎湖是一个岛。

pēng hú shì yí gè dǎo

Penghu is an island.

波涛汹澎。

bō tāo xiōng pēng

The waves are surging and roaring.

Similar Characters

溏 táng

源 yuán

溘 kè

Practice Writing 澎 (pēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 澎

What does 澎 (pēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 澎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 澎 and 溏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 澎?

What common words use 澎?

How to Write 澎 (pēng)