片 (piān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 片 (piān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 片 (piān) means "Piece / Slice / Sheet". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 片.

Q: How do you write 片 stroke by stroke?

片 has 4 strokes. The radical is 片. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 片?

The radical of 片 is 片. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 片?

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

Q: What common words use 片?

Common words containing 片 include: 照片 (zhào piān) — photo; photograph; 名片 (míng piàn) — Business card; 卡片 (kǎ piàn) — card.

How to Write 片

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

片 is pronounced piān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Piece / Slice / Sheet.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: piān, piàn.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 片 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 片

照片 zhào piān

photo; photograph

名片 míng piàn

Business card

卡片 kǎ piàn

card

Example Sentences

这是我的照片。

zhè shì wǒ de zhào piān

This is my photo.

这是我的名片。

zhè shì wǒ de míng piàn

This is my business card.

这是一张卡片。

zhè shì yī zhāng kǎ piàn

This is a card.

Practice Writing 片 (piān)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 片 with real-time feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 片

What does 片 (piān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 片 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 片?

What mistakes do learners make writing 片?

What common words use 片?

How to Write 片 (piān)