How to Write 品 (pǐn) — Meaning “quality; grade; to taste”

Q: What is a good memory trick to remember 品?

Think of three cartoon mouths stacked like a pyramid, all saying 'yum' as they taste food. Alternatively, imagine a quality control team with three people each giving their opinion.

Q: What are the key writing tips for 品?

Write the top 口 first, then the middle 口 directly below it centered, and finally the bottom 口. Keep all three mouths the same size and shape, with even spacing between them.

Q: How is 品 different from 君 and 吝?

品 has three 口 stacked, while 君 (jūn) has a 尹 component above a 口 and means 'ruler' or 'gentleman'. 吝 (lìn) has 文 above 口 and means 'stingy'. Focus on the number of mouths: 品 has three, others have one.

Q: When and how is 品 used in modern Chinese?

品 is common in words about quality (品质 pǐnzhì) and tasting (品尝 pǐncháng). It appears on product labels like 食品 (shípǐn, food) and 用品 (yòngpǐn, supplies), and is also used in formal contexts like 品德 (pǐndé, moral character).

Q: What common words use 品?

Common words containing 品 include: 品质 (pǐn zhì) — quality; 品尝 (pǐn cháng) — to taste; to savor; 用品 (yòng pǐn) — Articles for use / Supplies.

pǐn HSK Level 3 9 strokes Radical: 口

品 (pǐn) means "quality; grade; to taste" in Chinese. It has 9 strokes with the radical 口, and is HSK Level 3.

Rated 4/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Harder than 60% of HSK Level 3 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 品质 (pǐn zhì), 品尝 (pǐn cháng), 用品 (yòng pǐn).

Due to its 9 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 品 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 品

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

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What Does pǐn (品) Mean in Chinese?

品 means quality; grade; to taste.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 品 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character	品
Pinyin	pǐn (pin)
Meaning	quality; grade; to taste
Strokes	9
Radical	口
HSK Level	3
Difficulty	4/5

Origin of 品

The character 品 is composed of three 口 (mouth) radicals, arranged in a triangle. In ancient Chinese, this triple-mouth design symbolized many people speaking or tasting together, which evolved into the meanings of 'to taste,' 'to evaluate,' and thus 'quality' or 'grade.' The repetition of mouths implies collective judgment or sampling.

💡 Memory Tip: Imagine three mouths (口口口) each tasting a different dish at a food competition to decide which has the best quality.

Common Words with 品

品质 pǐn zhì

quality

品尝 pǐn cháng

to taste; to savor

用品 yòng pǐn

Articles for use / Supplies

Example Sentences

这种产品的品质好。

zhè zhǒng chǎn pǐn de pǐn zhì hǎo

The quality of this product is good.

请品尝一下这杯茶。

qǐng pǐn cháng yī xià zhè bēi chá

Please taste this cup of tea.

超市里有很多用品。

chāo shì lǐ yǒu hěn duō yòng pǐn

There are many supplies in the supermarket.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Radical
品 (current)	pǐn	9	口
君	jūn	7	口
吝	lìn	7	口
吞	tūn	7	口

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Frequently Asked Questions about 品

What is the structure of 品 and how does it relate to its meaning?

品 is made of three 口 (kǒu, mouth) radicals stacked vertically. The three mouths suggest many voices or opinions, which connects to the idea of evaluating quality or tasting something carefully.

What is a good memory trick to remember 品?

What are the key writing tips for 品?

How is 品 different from 君 and 吝?

When and how is 品 used in modern Chinese?

What common words use 品?

How to Write 品 (pǐn) — Meaning “quality; grade; to taste”

Practice Writing 品 (pǐn)

How to Write 品

What Does pǐn (品) Mean in Chinese?

Character Data

Origin of 品

Common Words with 品

Example Sentences

Similar Characters Comparison

Practice Writing 品 (pǐn)

Frequently Asked Questions about 品

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