碰 (pèng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 碰 (pèng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 碰 (pèng) means "To touch / To bump into". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 碰 stroke by stroke?

碰 has 13 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 碰 and 砦?

碰 (pèng) and 砦 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 碰?

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

Q: What common words use 碰?

Common words containing 碰 include: 碰见 (pèng jiàn) — To meet unexpectedly / To run into; 碰头 (pèng tóu) — To meet / To put heads together; 碰到 (pèng dào) — To run into / To encounter.

How to Write 碰

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

碰 is pronounced pèng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To touch / To bump into.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 碰 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 碰

碰见 pèng jiàn

To meet unexpectedly / To run into

碰头 pèng tóu

To meet / To put heads together

碰到 pèng dào

To run into / To encounter

Example Sentences

我在街上碰见了他。

wǒ zài jiē shàng pèng jiàn le tā

I ran into him on the street.

我们明天下午碰头。

wǒ men míng tiān xià wǔ pèng tóu

We will meet tomorrow afternoon.

我碰到了一个问题。

wǒ pèng dào le yí gè wèn tí

I encountered a problem.

Similar Characters

砦 zhài

硅 guī

硇 náo

Practice Writing 碰 (pèng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 碰

What does 碰 (pèng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 碰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 碰 and 砦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 碰?

What common words use 碰?

How to Write 碰 (pèng)