彭 (péng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 彭 (péng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 彭 (péng) means "Peng (a common surname)". with 12 strokes and the radical 彡.

Q: How do you write 彭 stroke by stroke?

彭 has 12 strokes. The radical is 彡. 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 彭 and 㣎?

彭 (péng) and 㣎 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 彭?

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

Q: What common words use 彭?

Common words containing 彭 include: 彭 (péng) — Peng (a common surname); 彭先生 (péng xiān shēng) — Mr. Peng; 彭祖 (péng zǔ) — Peng Zu (a legendary long-lived figure).

How to Write 彭

The character 彭 (péng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彡 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

彭 is pronounced péng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Peng (a common surname).

Common Words with 彭

彭 péng

Peng (a common surname)

彭先生 péng xiān shēng

Mr. Peng

彭祖 péng zǔ

Peng Zu (a legendary long-lived figure)

Example Sentences

他姓彭。

tā xìng péng

His surname is Peng.

彭先生在办公室。

péng xiān shēng zài bàn gōng shì

Mr. Peng is in the office.

彭祖活了很久。

péng zǔ huó le hěn jiǔ

Peng Zu lived for a very long time.

Similar Characters

㣎 mù

彧 yù

彩 cǎi

Practice Writing 彭 (péng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 彭

What does 彭 (péng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 彭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 彭 and 㣎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 彭?

What common words use 彭?

How to Write 彭 (péng)