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

Q: What does 坯 (pī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坯 (pī) means "unbaked brick; base; blank". with 8 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坯 stroke by stroke?

坯 has 8 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坯 and 在?

坯 (pī) and 在 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 坯?

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

Q: What common words use 坯?

Common words containing 坯 include: 坯布 (pī bù) — grey cloth; unbleached cloth; 砖坯 (zhuān pī) — Unfired brick; 坯子 (pī zi) — unfinished product; base; character (metaphorical).

How to Write 坯

The character 坯 (pī) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

坯 is pronounced pī in Mandarin Chinese. It means unbaked brick; base; blank.

Common Words with 坯

坯布 pī bù

grey cloth; unbleached cloth

砖坯 zhuān pī

Unfired brick

坯子 pī zi

unfinished product; base; character (metaphorical)

Example Sentences

这种坯布质量很好。

zhè zhǒng pī bù zhì liàng hěn hǎo

The quality of this grey cloth is very good.

工人们在搬运砖坯。

gōng rén men zài bān yùn zhuān pī

Workers are carrying unfired bricks.

他是个学画画的好坯子。

tā shì gè xué huà huà de hǎo pī zi

He is a natural talent for painting.

Similar Characters

在 zài

圩 wéi

圪 gē

Practice Writing 坯 (pī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坯

What does 坯 (pī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坯 and 在?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坯?

What common words use 坯?

How to Write 坯 (pī)