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

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

The Chinese character 膨 (péng) means "to expand; to swell". with 16 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 膨 stroke by stroke?

膨 has 16 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 膨 and 朦?

膨 (péng) and 朦 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 膨?

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 膨?

Common words containing 膨 include: 膨胀 (péng zhàng) — to expand; to swell; inflation; 膨化 (péng huà) — puffed; expanded (usually food); 膨大 (péng dà) — to expand; to enlarge.

How to Write 膨

The character 膨 (péng) is written with 16 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

膨 is pronounced péng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to expand; to swell.

Common Words with 膨

膨胀 péng zhàng

to expand; to swell; inflation

膨化 péng huà

puffed; expanded (usually food)

膨大 péng dà

to expand; to enlarge

Example Sentences

气球正在膨胀。

qì qiú zhèng zài péng zhàng

The balloon is expanding.

我不吃膨化食品。

wǒ bù chī péng huà shí pǐn

I don't eat puffed snacks.

果实开始膨大了。

guǒ shí kāi shǐ péng dà le

The fruit has begun to swell.

Similar Characters

朦 méng

膀 bǎng

膂 lǚ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 膨

What does 膨 (péng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 膨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 膨 and 朦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 膨?

What common words use 膨?

How to Write 膨 (péng)