骈 (pián) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 骈 (pián) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 骈 (pián) means "Parallel; side by side". with 9 strokes and the radical 马.

Q: How do you write 骈 stroke by stroke?

骈 has 9 strokes. The radical is 马. 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 骈 and 驱?

骈 (pián) and 驱 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 骈?

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

Q: What common words use 骈?

Common words containing 骈 include: 骈文 (pián wén) — Parallel prose; 骈列 (pián liè) — Arranged in parallel; 骈体 (pián tǐ) — Parallel style (of writing).

How to Write 骈

The character 骈 (pián) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 马 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

骈 is pronounced pián in Mandarin Chinese. It means Parallel; side by side.

Common Words with 骈

骈文 pián wén

Parallel prose

骈列 pián liè

Arranged in parallel

骈体 pián tǐ

Parallel style (of writing)

Example Sentences

骈文讲究对仗工整。

pián wén jiǎng jiū duì zhàng gōng zhěng

Parallel prose emphasizes neat antithesis.

许多车辆骈列在路边。

xǔ duō chē liàng pián liè zài lù biān

Many vehicles are lined up by the roadside.

这种文章属于骈体。

zhè zhǒng wén zhāng shǔ yú pián tǐ

This article belongs to the parallel prose style.

Similar Characters

驱 qū

驳 bó

驴 lǘ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 骈

What does 骈 (pián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 骈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 骈 and 驱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 骈?

What common words use 骈?

How to Write 骈 (pián)