牝 (pìn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 牝 (pìn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 牝 (pìn) means "female (of animals)". with 6 strokes and the radical 牛.

Q: How do you write 牝 stroke by stroke?

牝 has 6 strokes. The radical is 牛. 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 牝 and 牛?

牝 (pìn) and 牛 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 牝?

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

Q: What common words use 牝?

Common words containing 牝 include: 牝马 (pìn mǎ) — mare; 牝牛 (pìn niú) — cow; 牝鸡 (pìn jī) — hen.

How to Write 牝

The character 牝 (pìn) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 牛 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

牝 is pronounced pìn in Mandarin Chinese. It means female (of animals).

Common Words with 牝

牝马 pìn mǎ

mare

牝牛 pìn niú

cow

牝鸡 pìn jī

hen

Example Sentences

那是一匹牝马。

nà shì yì pǐ pìn mǎ

That is a mare.

牝牛在吃草。

pìn niú zài chī cǎo

The cow is grazing.

牝鸡司晨。

pìn jī sī chén

The hen crows at dawn (a metaphor for a woman usurping authority).

Similar Characters

牛 niú

牟 móu

牠 tā

Practice Writing 牝 (pìn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 牝

What does 牝 (pìn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 牝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 牝 and 牛?

What mistakes do learners make writing 牝?

What common words use 牝?

How to Write 牝 (pìn)