噼 (pī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 噼 (pī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 噼 (pī) means "Crack / Snap (onomatopoeia)". with 16 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 噼 stroke by stroke?

噼 has 16 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 噼 and 㕡?

噼 (pī) and 㕡 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 噼?

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

Q: What common words use 噼?

Common words containing 噼 include: 噼啪 (pī pā) — Crackle / Slap sound; 噼里啪啦 (pī lǐ pā lā) — Crackling / Popping sound (like firecrackers); 噼里 (pī lǐ) — Onomatopoeia prefix (like 'pitter-patter').

How to Write 噼

The character 噼 (pī) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

噼 is pronounced pī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Crack / Snap (onomatopoeia).

Common Words with 噼

噼啪 pī pā

Crackle / Slap sound

噼里啪啦 pī lǐ pā lā

Crackling / Popping sound (like firecrackers)

噼里 pī lǐ

Onomatopoeia prefix (like 'pitter-patter')

Example Sentences

柴火噼啪作响。

chái huǒ pī pā zuò xiǎng

The firewood is crackling.

雨点噼里啪啦地响。

yǔ diǎn pī lǐ pā lā dì xiǎng

The raindrops are pattering loudly.

东西噼里一声掉了。

dōng xī pī lǐ yī shēng diào le

The thing fell with a crash.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

嗽 sòu

嗾 sǒu

Practice Writing 噼 (pī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 噼

What does 噼 (pī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 噼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 噼 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 噼?

What common words use 噼?

How to Write 噼 (pī)