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

Q: What does 貔 (pí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 貔 (pí) means "a mythical beast". with 17 strokes and the radical 豸.

Q: How do you write 貔 stroke by stroke?

貔 has 17 strokes. The radical is 豸. 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 貔 and 貘?

貔 (pí) and 貘 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 貔?

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

Q: What common words use 貔?

Common words containing 貔 include: 貔貅 (pí xiū) — Pixiu (mythical auspicious creature); 貔虎 (pí hǔ) — brave warriors; 貔子 (pí zi) — weasel (northern dialect).

How to Write 貔

The character 貔 (pí) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 豸 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

貔 is pronounced pí in Mandarin Chinese. It means a mythical beast.

Common Words with 貔

貔貅 pí xiū

Pixiu (mythical auspicious creature)

貔虎 pí hǔ

brave warriors

貔子 pí zi

weasel (northern dialect)

Example Sentences

他买了一个貔貅摆件。

tā mǎi le yí gè pí xiū bǎi jiàn

He bought a Pi Xiu ornament.

古代用貔虎比喻勇士。

gǔ dài yòng pí hǔ bǐ yù yǒng shì

Ancient times used fierce beasts as metaphors for brave warriors.

貔子是北方的一种称呼。

pí zi shì běi fāng de yī zhǒng chēng hū

'Pizi' is a name used in the north (for weasels).

Similar Characters

貘 mò

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Frequently Asked Questions about 貔

What does 貔 (pí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 貔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 貔 and 貘?

What mistakes do learners make writing 貔?

What common words use 貔?

How to Write 貔 (pí)