拼 (pīn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 拼 (pīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拼 (pīn) means "to piece together; to spell; to risk". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拼 stroke by stroke?

拼 has 9 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 拼 and 㧜?

拼 (pīn) and 㧜 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 拼?

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

Q: What common words use 拼?

Common words containing 拼 include: 拼音 (pīn yīn) — Pinyin (phonetic system); 拼图 (pīn tú) — jigsaw puzzle; 拼命 (pīn mìng) — to risk one's life; to do one's utmost.

How to Write 拼

The character 拼 (pīn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

拼 is pronounced pīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to piece together; to spell; to risk.

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

Common Words with 拼

拼音 pīn yīn

Pinyin (phonetic system)

拼图 pīn tú

jigsaw puzzle

拼命 pīn mìng

to risk one's life; to do one's utmost

Example Sentences

你的拼音很标准。

nǐ de pīn yīn hěn biāo zhǔn

Your Pinyin is very standard.

我喜欢玩拼图。

wǒ xǐ huān wán pīn tú

I like doing puzzles.

他在拼命地工作。

tā zài pīn mìng dì gōng zuò

He is working extremely hard.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扭 niǔ

扮 bàn

Practice Writing 拼 (pīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拼

What does 拼 (pīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拼 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拼?

What common words use 拼?

How to Write 拼 (pīn)