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彭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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彭 Stroke Order — How to Write 彭

Stroke Order

彭 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 彡, 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.

彭 Radical and Character Components

Components:壴彡

彭 is an ideographic compound. The sound 彡 of drums 壴.

Radical: 彡 + 9 more strokes

彭 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • péng
  • bāng

Meanings of 彭 in Chinese

1

péng彭

surname
2

bāng彭

When pronounced as 'bāng', '彭彭' describes something as numerous, abundant, or vigorous and powerful.
市集上人流彭彭,热闹非凡
At the market, people were numerous and bustling, extraordinarily lively.

Common Words and Phrases with 彭

1
péng彭láng郎
Penglang (彭郎) is a historical folk misnomer for Penglangji (澎浪矶), a rock formation in the Yangtze River in Pengze County, Jiangxi. It is associated with a Song Dynasty legend where Penglang is personified as the son-in-law of Xiaogu (Small Gu Mountain).
当地流传着彭郎与小姑的动人传说,为这片水域增添了几分神秘色彩
The local area has a moving legend of Penglang and Xiao Gu, adding a touch of mystery to this body of water.
2
péng彭lǐ蠡
Another name for Poyang Lake.
彭蠡湖畔的湿地是众多候鸟的越冬天堂,每年吸引着无数观鸟爱好者前来驻足。
The wetlands on the shores of Pengli Lake are a winter paradise for numerous migratory birds, attracting countless birdwatchers to stop by each year.

More words with 彭

  • péng彭péng彭Pengpeng, Thump-thump
  • péng彭lǎo老shī师Teacher Peng, Professor Peng
  • péng彭lǐ蠡hú湖pàn畔By Pengli Lake, Pengli Lakeside

Idioms with 彭

  • péng彭zé泽héng横qín琴possessing refined and unconventional tastes
  • xiōng汹yǒng涌péng彭pài湃surging powerfully and irresistibly

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Questions about 彭

What does 彭 mean in Chinese?

彭 (péng) means “surname” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 彭?

彭 has 2 pronunciations: péng, bāng.

How many strokes does 彭 have?

彭 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 彭?

彭 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 彡. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 彭?

The radical of 彭 is 彡, and 彭 is an ideographic compound.

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