劈 Stroke Order — How to Write 劈
劈 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 刀, 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.
劈 Radical and Character Components
劈 is a phono-semantic compound: 刀 (knife) carries the meaning, while 辟 indicates the sound.
Radical: 刀 + 13 more strokes
劈 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- pī
- pǐ
Meanings of 劈 in Chinese
1
pī劈
To split, cleave, or chop something forcefully with a knife, axe, or similar tool.
他用斧头把木头劈成两半。
He used an axe to split the log in half.
To be struck down or killed by lightning; often used metaphorically as an imprecation to express extreme condemnation or a wish for divine punishment.
他做了这种事，真该天打雷劈！
He did something like this, he truly deserves divine retribution!
Directly at; squarely towards, often used to describe something coming at one's head or face.
他劈头盖脸地对我批评了一顿
He criticized me directly and harshly.
a wedge (a simple machine with two inclined planes forming a sharp edge, used for splitting or cutting)
木匠用一个钢劈将木头劈开。
The carpenter used a steel wedge to split the wood.
2
pǐ劈
To split or cleave into parts; to chop apart (e.g., wood).
我们需要把这堆柴火劈开。
We need to split this pile of firewood.
To split or cleave off a part from a larger object, implying separation from the main body.
他把枯萎的树枝从树干上劈了下来。
He split off the withered branch from the tree trunk.
To straddle or do the splits, referring to legs or fingers spread widely apart.
她能轻松地劈叉。
She can easily do the splits.
Common Words and Phrases with 劈
1
to do the splits
她每天都坚持练习劈叉，以保持身体的柔韧性
She insists on practicing the splits every day to maintain her body's flexibility.
2
To chop or split logs into smaller pieces for firewood.
爸爸在后院劈柴，准备在壁炉里生火取暖。
Dad is chopping firewood in the backyard, preparing to light a fire in the fireplace for warmth.
3
percentage or commission
我们可以把这根木头劈成小块，方便生火。
We can chop this log into smaller pieces for easier kindling.
4
sabre or bayonet fighting
武术爱好者在练习中，将劈刺动作融入套路，使其更加连贯流畅
Martial arts enthusiasts incorporate slashing and thrusting movements into their forms during practice, making them more coherent and fluid.
5
A heavy-backed knife used for chopping wood or bamboo, or the technique of fighting with a saber.
他拿起劈刀，熟练地将粗壮的竹子劈开，准备编织竹器。
He picked up the heavy-bladed knife and skillfully split the thick bamboo, preparing to weave bamboo crafts.
6
To brave wind and waves; metaphorically, to overcome difficulties and obstacles on one's path.
这支探险队在人迹罕至的山林中，劈风斩浪，最终成功找到了传说中的古迹。
The expedition team braved the wind and waves, overcoming numerous challenges in the remote mountain forests, and finally successfully located the legendary ancient ruins.
7
right in the face; straight in the face
她刚走出屋子，一阵狂风夹着雨水劈脸扑来
As soon as she stepped out of the house, a gust of wind mixed with rain directly assailed her face.
8
To split or cleave something, causing it to break apart or open.
巨大的雷击让那棵老树的树干彻底劈裂了。
The massive lightning strike completely split the trunk of the old tree.
9
Right in the face; directly in front of someone.
我刚出门，就劈面遇到了一位老朋友。
As soon as I stepped out, I ran into an old friend face-to-face.
10
An onomatopoeic word describing cracking, popping, or clapping sounds.
炉火烧得劈啪作响，温暖了整个房间。
The fire in the stove crackled and popped, warming the entire room.
11
To slash or kill with a sabre or other bladed weapon.
在武术表演中，演员用道具刀向木桩劈杀，动作刚劲有力。
In the martial arts performance, the actor powerfully hacked at the wooden stake with a prop knife, demonstrating strong and forceful movements.
12
To blast cliffs or level off hilltops, often for construction or to divert water.
为了让家乡的人们出行更方便，修路工人日夜不停地劈山开路，历经数年终于完成了这项艰巨的任务。
To provide more convenient travel for the people of their hometown, road workers toiled day and night, carving paths through the mountains, and after several years finally completed this arduous task.
13
to snatch or grab suddenly and quickly
他劈手夺过我手中的球，然后迅速跑开了。
He swiftly snatched the ball from my hand and then quickly ran away.
14
Tremendous and overwhelming, like a powerful force that sweeps across the sky and earth.
山洪暴发，泥石流劈天盖地冲了下来，势不可挡。
When the mountain torrent erupted, a mudslide swept down with overwhelming force, unstoppable.
15
straight on the head; at the very beginning
球劈头盖脸地砸过来，他差点没躲开。
The ball came flying directly at his face, and he almost didn't dodge it.
More words with 劈
- jiān尖pī劈To cut or split sharply to a point.
- pī劈kāi开split open, cleave
- pī劈kǎn砍chop, hack
- pī劈xià下chop down, strike down
- pī劈zài在strike, hit
- gāng钢pī劈Steel cleaver, Splitting maul
- pī劈zhōng中hit by a chop, struck directly
- pī劈pā啪zuò作xiǎng响crackling, snapping
- pī劈shān山kāi开lù路Blaze a trail, Clear the way
Idioms with 劈
- pī劈li里pā啪lā啦with a crackling, popping, or pattering sound
- pī劈pī劈pā啪pā啪crackling or popping sounds
- pī劈tóu头gài盖liǎn脸to come down forcefully and directly
- pī劈tóu头pī劈nǎo脑directly and forcefully
- tiān天dǎ打léi雷pī劈May one be struck by lightning
- pī劈jīng荆zhǎn斩jí棘clear away obstacles and difficulties
- pī劈tóu头pī劈liǎn脸fiercely and directly
- fēn分chāi钗pī劈fèng凤a married couple separating
- shì势rú如pī劈zhú竹advance irresistibly
- pī劈kōng空bān扳hài害make a groundless accusation
- pī劈liǎng两fēn分xīng星haggle over every tiny detail
- fēn分fēng风pǐ劈liú流speak with force and directness
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Open the tool →Questions about 劈
What does 劈 mean in Chinese?
劈 (pī) means “To split” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 劈?
劈 has 2 pronunciations: pī, pǐ.
How many strokes does 劈 have?
劈 has 15 strokes.
How do you write 劈?
劈 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 刀. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 劈?
The radical of 劈 is 刀, and 劈 is a phono-semantic compound.
