匹 (pǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 匹 (pǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 匹 (pǐ) means "measure word for horses or cloth; match". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 匸.

Q: How do you write 匹 stroke by stroke?

匹 has 4 strokes. The radical is 匸. 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 匹 and 匸?

匹 (pǐ) and 匸 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 匹?

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

Q: What common words use 匹?

Common words containing 匹 include: 一匹马 (yì pǐ mǎ) — one horse; 匹配 (pǐ pèi) — to match; to pair; 匹配度 (pǐ pèi dù) — matching degree; compatibility.

How to Write 匹

The character 匹 (pǐ) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 匸 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

匹 is pronounced pǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means measure word for horses or cloth; match.

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

Common Words with 匹

一匹马 yì pǐ mǎ

one horse

匹配 pǐ pèi

to match; to pair

匹配度 pǐ pèi dù

matching degree; compatibility

Example Sentences

草原上有一匹马。

cǎo yuán shàng yǒu yì pǐ mǎ

There is a horse on the grassland.

颜色和衣服很匹配。

yán sè hé yī fú hěn pǐ pèi

The color matches the clothes well.

他们的匹配度很高。

tā men de pǐ pèi dù hěn gāo

They are a great match.

Similar Characters

匸 xì

区 ōu

Practice Writing 匹 (pǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 匹

What does 匹 (pǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 匹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 匹 and 匸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 匹?

What common words use 匹?

How to Write 匹 (pǐ)