捧 (pěng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 捧 (pěng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 捧 (pěng) means "Hold with both hands / Praise". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 捧 stroke by stroke?

捧 has 11 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 捧 and 拜?

捧 (pěng) and 拜 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 捧?

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

Q: What common words use 捧?

Common words containing 捧 include: 捧着 (pěng zhe) — Holding (with both hands); 吹捧 (chuī pěng) — to flatter; 捧场 (pěng chǎng) — Support (an event/person) / Show up to support.

How to Write 捧

The character 捧 (pěng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

捧 is pronounced pěng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hold with both hands / Praise.

Common Words with 捧

捧着 pěng zhe

Holding (with both hands)

吹捧 chuī pěng

to flatter

捧场 pěng chǎng

Support (an event/person) / Show up to support

Example Sentences

他手里捧着一本书。

tā shǒu lǐ pěng zhe yī běn shū

He is holding a book in both hands.

别总是吹捧他。

bié zǒng shì chuī pěng tā

Don't always flatter him.

谢谢大家来捧场。

xiè xiè dà jiā lái pěng chǎng

Thank you all for coming to support me.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 捧

What does 捧 (pěng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 捧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 捧 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 捧?

What common words use 捧?

How to Write 捧 (pěng)