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

Q: What does 痞 (pǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 痞 (pǐ) means "ruffian; abdominal lump". with 12 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痞 stroke by stroke?

痞 has 12 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痞 and 疰?

痞 (pǐ) and 疰 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 痞?

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

Q: What common words use 痞?

Common words containing 痞 include: 痞子 (pǐ zi) — ruffian; rascal; 地痞 (dì pǐ) — Local ruffian; hooligan; 痞气 (pǐ qì) — ruffianly behavior.

How to Write 痞

The character 痞 (pǐ) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

痞 is pronounced pǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means ruffian; abdominal lump.

Common Words with 痞

痞子 pǐ zi

ruffian; rascal

地痞 dì pǐ

Local ruffian; hooligan

痞气 pǐ qì

ruffianly behavior

Example Sentences

他看起来像个痞子。

tā kàn qǐ lái xiàng gè pǐ zi

He looks like a ruffian.

这里的地痞经常闹事。

zhè lǐ de dì pǐ jīng cháng nào shì

The local thugs here often cause trouble.

这个人身上有股痞气。

zhè ge rén shēn shàng yǒu gǔ pǐ qì

This person has a bit of a ruffian air about them.

Similar Characters

疰 zhù

疱 pào

疲 pí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痞

What does 痞 (pǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痞 and 疰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痞?

What common words use 痞?

How to Write 痞 (pǐ)