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

Q: What does 聘 (pìn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 聘 (pìn) means "to hire; to engage". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 耳.

Q: How do you write 聘 stroke by stroke?

聘 has 13 strokes. The radical is 耳. 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 聘 and 聃?

聘 (pìn) and 聃 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 聘?

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

Q: What common words use 聘?

Common words containing 聘 include: 招聘 (zhāo pìn) — To recruit / to hire; 应聘 (yìng pìn) — to apply for a job; 聘请 (pìn qǐng) — to hire; to invite.

How to Write 聘

The character 聘 (pìn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 耳 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

聘 is pronounced pìn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to hire; to engage.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 聘 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 聘

招聘 zhāo pìn

To recruit / to hire

应聘 yìng pìn

to apply for a job

聘请 pìn qǐng

to hire; to invite

Example Sentences

这家公司正在招聘员工。

zhè jiā gōng sī zhèng zài zhāo pìn yuán gōng

This company is currently hiring employees.

他去那家公司应聘经理。

tā qù nà jiā gōng sī yìng pìn jīng lǐ

He went to that company to apply for the manager position.

学校聘请了一位新老师。

xué xiào pìn qǐng le yī wèi xīn lǎo shī

The school hired a new teacher.

Similar Characters

聃 dān

聆 líng

聊 liáo

Practice Writing 聘 (pìn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 聘

What does 聘 (pìn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 聘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 聘 and 聃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 聘?

What common words use 聘?

How to Write 聘 (pìn)