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

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

The Chinese character 朋 (péng) means "friend". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 朋 stroke by stroke?

朋 has 8 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 朋 and 有?

朋 (péng) and 有 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 朋?

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

Q: What common words use 朋?

Common words containing 朋 include: 朋友 (péng yǒu) — friend; 男朋友 (nán péng yǒu) — Boyfriend; 亲朋 (qīn péng) — relatives and friends.

How to Write 朋

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

朋 is pronounced péng in Mandarin Chinese. It means friend.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 朋 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 朋

朋友 péng yǒu

friend

男朋友 nán péng yǒu

Boyfriend

亲朋 qīn péng

relatives and friends

Example Sentences

他是我的好朋友。

tā shì wǒ de hǎo péng yǒu

He is my good friend.

她有男朋友吗？

tā yǒu nán péng yǒu ma

Does she have a boyfriend?

亲朋好友都来了。

qīn péng hǎo yǒu dōu lái le

All the relatives and friends have come.

Similar Characters

有 yǒu

朊 ruǎn

服 fú

Practice Writing 朋 (péng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 朋

What does 朋 (péng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 朋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 朋 and 有?

What mistakes do learners make writing 朋?

What common words use 朋?

How to Write 朋 (péng)