How to Write 劈
The character 劈 (pī) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刀 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
劈 is pronounced pī in Mandarin Chinese. It means split or chop.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: pī, pǐ.
Common Words with 劈
Example Sentences
那个伐木工人一用力，就把粗壮的木头劈开了。
nà ge fá mù gōng rén yī yòng lì jiù bǎ cū zhuàng de mù tou pī kāi le
With a burst of strength, the lumberjack split the thick log.
妈妈对着晚归的他就是一阵劈头盖脸的责备。
mā mā duì zhe wǎn guī de tā jiù shì yī zhèn pī tóu gài liǎn de zé bèi
Mom gave him a harsh scolding as soon as he returned home late.
体操运动员在平衡木上做了一个完美的劈叉。
tǐ cāo yùn dòng yuán zài píng héng mù shàng zuò le yí gè wán měi de pǐ chà
The gymnast performed a perfect split on the balance beam.
警察一个快步，劈手夺下了歹徒手中的刀。
jǐng chá yí gè kuài bù pī shǒu duó xià le dǎi tú shǒu zhōng de dāo
The policeman took a quick step and snatched the knife from the gangster's hand.
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