平 (píng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 平 (píng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 平 (píng) means "flat / level / equal". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 广.

Q: How do you write 平 stroke by stroke?

平 has 5 strokes. The radical is 广. 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 平 and 广?

平 (píng) and 广 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 平?

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

Q: What common words use 平?

Common words containing 平 include: 平安 (píng ān) — safe and sound / peace; 水平 (shuǐ píng) — Level or standard; 平常 (píng cháng) — Ordinary.

How to Write 平

The character 平 (píng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 广 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

平 is pronounced píng in Mandarin Chinese. It means flat / level / equal.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 平 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 平

平安 píng ān

safe and sound / peace

水平 shuǐ píng

Level or standard

平常 píng cháng

Ordinary

Example Sentences

祝你一路平安。

zhù nǐ yí lù píng ān

Have a safe trip.

他的汉语水平很高。

tā de hàn yǔ shuǐ píng hěn gāo

His Chinese proficiency level is very high.

我平常走路去学校。

wǒ píng cháng zǒu lù qù xué xiào

I usually walk to school.

Similar Characters

广 guǎng

庀 pǐ

庄 zhuāng

Practice Writing 平 (píng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 平

What does 平 (píng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 平 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 平 and 广?

What mistakes do learners make writing 平?

What common words use 平?

How to Write 平 (píng)