琵 (pí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 琵 (pí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 琵 (pí) means "Pi (first character of 'pipa').". with 12 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 琵 stroke by stroke?

琵 has 12 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 琵 and 珙?

琵 (pí) and 珙 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 琵?

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

Q: What common words use 琵?

Common words containing 琵 include: 琵琶 (pí pá) — Pipa (a four-stringed Chinese lute).; 琵琶曲 (pí pá qū) — Pipa music/melody.; 琵琶手 (pí pá shǒu) — Pipa player..

How to Write 琵

The character 琵 (pí) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 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

琵 is pronounced pí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pi (first character of 'pipa')..

Common Words with 琵

琵琶 pí pá

Pipa (a four-stringed Chinese lute).

琵琶曲 pí pá qū

Pipa music/melody.

琵琶手 pí pá shǒu

Pipa player.

Example Sentences

她会弹琵琶。

tā huì dàn pí pá

She can play the pipa (Chinese lute).

琵琶曲很动听。

pí pá qū hěn dòng tīng

The pipa music is very pleasant to hear.

琵琶手在表演。

pí pá shǒu zài biǎo yǎn

The pipa player is performing.

Similar Characters

珙 gǒng

珞 luò

珠 zhū

Practice Writing 琵 (pí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 琵

What does 琵 (pí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 琵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 琵 and 珙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 琵?

What common words use 琵?

How to Write 琵 (pí)