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

Q: What does 脾 (pí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 脾 (pí) means "spleen". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 12 strokes and the radical ⺼.

Q: How do you write 脾 stroke by stroke?

脾 has 12 strokes. The radical is ⺼. 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 脾 and 能?

脾 (pí) and 能 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 脾?

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

Q: What common words use 脾?

Common words containing 脾 include: 脾气 (pí qì) — temper; temperament; 发脾气 (fā pí qì) — to lose one's temper; 脾胃 (pí wèi) — spleen and stomach; taste or preference.

How to Write 脾

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

脾 is pronounced pí in Mandarin Chinese. It means spleen.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 脾 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 脾

脾气 pí qì

temper; temperament

发脾气 fā pí qì

to lose one's temper

脾胃 pí wèi

spleen and stomach; taste or preference

Example Sentences

他的脾气很好。

tā de pí qì hěn hǎo

He has a good temper.

别对他发脾气。

bié duì tā fā pí qì

Don't lose your temper with him.

他的脾胃不太好。

tā de pí wèi bù tài hǎo

His digestion is not very good.

Similar Characters

能 néng

脆 cuì

脏 zāng

Practice Writing 脾 (pí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 脾

What does 脾 (pí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 脾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 脾 and 能?

What mistakes do learners make writing 脾?

What common words use 脾?

How to Write 脾 (pí)