拍 Stroke Order — How to Write 拍
拍 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
拍 Radical and Character Components
拍 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 白 indicates the sound.
Radical: 扌 + 5 more strokes
拍 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- pāi
Meanings of 拍 in Chinese
1
pāi拍
To hit or strike with the palm of the hand; to clap.
大家看到精彩的表演，都拍手叫好
Everyone clapped and cheered for the wonderful performance.
To strike, as waves against a shore; to lap or beat against.
海浪轻轻地拍打着沙滩。
The waves gently lapped against the beach.
A racket or paddle; a beat or tempo in music.
这首歌的拍子很欢快，让人想跳舞。
The beat of this song is very lively, making people want to dance.
The beat or rhythm of a piece of music, as in '节拍' (jiépāi - beat/rhythm).
跟着音乐的节拍跳舞
Dance to the rhythm of the music.
To photograph; to take pictures or films.
我们一起去公园拍照片吧。
Let's go to the park together to take photos.
To send out; to dispatch (e.g., a message or telegram)
工作人员向总部拍发了最新的报告。
The staff sent the latest report to headquarters.
to flatter; to fawn on; to butter up someone
他总是喜欢拍老板的马屁，希望能得到提拔。
He always likes to flatter the boss, hoping to get a promotion.
Common Words and Phrases with 拍
1
waves beating against the shore
海浪拍岸的声音在夜晚听起来格外清晰。
The sound of waves crashing against the shore is exceptionally clear at night.
2
To strike the table to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or indignation.
他看完魔术表演后，不禁拍案叫绝
After watching the magic show, he couldn't help but slap the table in admiration.
3
To strike the table and rise to one's feet in a fit of extreme anger.
听到那个荒谬的提议，老教授气得拍案而起，严厉地驳斥了对方。
Upon hearing the absurd proposal, the old professor indignantly struck the table and rose, sternly refuting the other party.
4
To thump the table and shout 'bravo' to express extreme admiration or approval.
当听到他演唱的歌曲时，在场的听众都拍案叫绝，掌声雷动。
When they heard him sing, all the listeners present thumped the tables in admiration, and applause thundered.
5
To make a final decision or give the final verdict; literally, to rap the gavel or beat time with clappers.
这个新产品的发布日期需要老板来拍板。
The boss needs to make the final decision on the release date of this new product.
6
To hit or strike repeatedly, often lightly, with an open hand, wings, or by water.
小鸟拍打着翅膀飞向天空。
The little bird flapped its wings and flew into the sky.
7
partner
我和他真是最佳拍档，每次合作都能顺利完成任务。
He and I are truly the best partners; every time we collaborate, we can complete tasks smoothly.
8
To send (a telegram or message).
他急忙赶到邮局，拍发了一封电报给远方的家人，告知他们平安
He hurried to the post office and dispatched a telegram to his distant family, informing them of his safety.
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10
A loud striking or thudding sound, often produced by an impact.
他听到窗外传来阵阵拍击声，原来是雨点打在玻璃上。
He heard a series of tapping sounds from outside the window, realizing it was raindrops hitting the glass.
11
to fawn; to flatter
他经常在老板面前拍马，希望能得到更好的机会。
He often flatters his boss, hoping to get better opportunities.
12
To flatter someone excessively or ingratiate oneself with them, often insincerely.
他总是喜欢拍老板的马屁，希望能得到提升。
He always likes to butter up his boss, hoping to get a promotion.
13
auction; a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
那件古董瓷器最终通过拍卖以高价成交。
That antique porcelain piece was ultimately sold at a high price through auction.
14
to pat or press something flat or smooth
烘焙前，请务必用手或擀面杖将面团拍平，这样烤出来的饼干才均匀
Before baking, make sure to flatten the dough with your hand or a rolling pin so that the cookies bake evenly.
15
To photograph or record (a film, picture, or video).
我喜欢在旅行中拍摄当地的风土人情。
I enjoy photographing local customs and traditions while traveling.
16
To clap one's hands, often as an expression of approval or joy.
孩子们看到小丑的滑稽表演时，都开心地拍手大笑。
The children all clapped their hands and laughed happily when they saw the clown's funny performance.
More words with 拍
- chóu筹pāi拍Preparing for filming, In pre-production
- fǔ俯pāi拍overhead shot, bird's-eye view
- pāi拍zhào照take a photo, take a picture
- pāi拍zi子beat, racket
- jié节pāi拍beat, rhythm
- pāi拍piàn片film, shoot
- hé合pāi拍in sync, compatible
- màn慢bàn半pāi拍Slow to react, A beat behind
- pāi拍mài卖shī师auctioneer
- pāi拍chū出shoot, take
- pāi拍xià下photograph, capture
- pāi拍dào到photographed, captured
- pāi拍dé得photographed, filmed
- pāi拍le了pāi拍patted, tapped
- pāi拍chū出lai来to come out, to turn out
- pāi拍dǎ打zài在slap on, pat on
- pāi拍shè摄chū出shoot, photograph
- pāi拍shè摄dì地diǎn点Filming location, Shooting location
- pīng乒pāng乓qiú球pāi拍table tennis bat, table tennis paddle
- zuì最jiā佳pāi拍dàng档Best partner, Dynamic duo
Idioms with 拍
- pāi拍àn案jīng惊qí奇strike table in wonder
- pāi拍bǎn板chéng成jiāo交clinch a deal
- pāi拍mǎ马liū溜xū须to flatter excessively
- pāi拍shǒu手chēng称kuài快clap and cheer with satisfaction
- pāi拍shǒu手jiào叫hǎo好clap and cheer enthusiastically
- chuī吹chuī吹pāi拍pāi拍to flatter and fawn excessively
- chuī吹niú牛pāi拍mǎ马boast and flatter
- liū溜xū须pāi拍mǎ马fawn on someone to gain favor
- yī一pāi拍jí即hé合Hit it off immediately
- yìng应jié节hé合pāi拍perfectly in sync and effortless
- pāi拍àn案chēng称qí奇pound table in astonishment
- pāi拍shǒu手pāi拍jiǎo脚clap hands and stamp feet in delight
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Open the tool →Questions about 拍
What does 拍 mean in Chinese?
拍 (pāi) means “A racket or paddle” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 拍?
拍 is pronounced pāi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 拍 have?
拍 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 拍?
拍 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 拍?
The radical of 拍 is 扌, and 拍 is a phono-semantic compound.
