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

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

The Chinese character 蓬 (péng) means "fluffy; disheveled; fleabane". with 13 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蓬 stroke by stroke?

蓬 has 13 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 蓬 and 莿?

蓬 (péng) and 莿 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 蓬?

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

Q: What common words use 蓬?

Common words containing 蓬 include: 蓬松 (péng sōng) — fluffy; loose; 莲蓬 (lián péng) — lotus seed pod; 蓬勃 (péng bó) — vigorous; flourishing.

How to Write 蓬

The character 蓬 (péng) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

蓬 is pronounced péng in Mandarin Chinese. It means fluffy; disheveled; fleabane.

Common Words with 蓬

蓬松 péng sōng

fluffy; loose

莲蓬 lián péng

lotus seed pod

蓬勃 péng bó

vigorous; flourishing

Example Sentences

她的头发很蓬松。

tā de tóu fà hěn péng sōng

Her hair is very fluffy.

池塘里有许多莲蓬。

chí táng lǐ yǒu xǔ duō lián péng

There are many lotus seed pods in the pond.

公司发展很蓬勃。

gōng sī fā zhǎn hěn péng bó

The company is developing vigorously.

Similar Characters

莿 cì

菀 wǎn

菁 jīng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蓬

What does 蓬 (péng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蓬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蓬 and 莿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蓬?

What common words use 蓬?

How to Write 蓬 (péng)