凭 Stroke Order — How to Write 凭
凭 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 几, 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.
凭 Radical and Character Components
凭 is an ideographic compound. Leaning on (trusting) 任 a table 几.
Radical: 几 + 6 more strokes
凭 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- píng
Meanings of 凭 in Chinese
1
píng凭
To lean against something for support or to gaze; to lean on a railing or balustrade.
她凭栏远眺，欣赏着窗外的风景。
She leaned on the railing, gazing into the distance and admiring the scenery outside the window.
To rely on; to depend on; to lean on something or someone for support or assistance.
他凭借自己的努力获得了成功。
He achieved success through his own efforts.
Based on; according to (used to indicate the basis for an action, often meaning 'with' or 'by means of').
凭此券可免费兑换一杯咖啡。
You can redeem a free cup of coffee with this voucher.
As a verb, to rely on or base on; as a noun or in noun phrases, it refers to evidence, proof, or a certificate.
购买商品时，请务必索要购物凭证，以备不时之需。
When purchasing goods, please be sure to ask for a shopping receipt or proof of purchase, in case of future need.
To allow or let something happen; to leave to one's discretion or choice.
任凭你怎么说，我都不会改变主意。
No matter what you say, I will not change my mind.
Common Words and Phrases with 凭
1
A certificate or voucher used for drawing money, goods, or as a proof.
请妥善保管好这张取货凭单，以便您将来领取商品。
Please keep this goods collection voucher safe, so you can pick up your items later.
2
To visit a historical site, monument, or tomb to pay homage to the deceased or to reflect on the past.
我们来到这座古老的园林，凭吊昔日文人墨客的雅趣生活。
We visited this ancient garden to pay homage to the refined lives of the literati and artists of yesteryear.
3
by virtue of; rely on; depend on
她凭借出色的绘画技巧，在比赛中脱颖而出。
She stood out in the competition by virtue of her excellent painting skills.
4
Evidence or proof; a voucher or document serving as proof.
这张发票是付款的有效凭据。
This invoice is valid proof of payment.
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To fabricate or invent something out of thin air, without any basis or evidence.
这份报告中的数据完全是凭空捏造的，没有任何可靠来源支持。
The data in this report was completely fabricated out of thin air, without any reliable sources to support it.
8
lean upon a balustrade
她喜欢在黄昏时分凭栏远眺，欣赏落日余晖
She likes to lean on the railing at dusk, admiring the afterglow of the sunset.
9
To invade and harass.
这片宁静的森林，近年来屡受人类活动的凭陵，生态环境面临严峻挑战。
This peaceful forest has been repeatedly encroached upon by human activities in recent years, and its ecological environment faces severe challenges.
10
to rely on; to depend on
他凭恃着自己的经验和智慧，成功解决了这个难题。
He successfully solved this difficult problem by relying on his own experience and wisdom.
11
to gaze from a high place into the distance
在山顶的观景台上，游客们凭眺着壮丽的日出景色。
From the observation deck at the mountain peak, tourists gazed at the magnificent sunrise view.
12
to rely on strategically dangerous or difficult-to-access terrain
这支探险队凭险而行，最终抵达了无人之境。
The exploration team advanced by relying on the perilous terrain, eventually reaching an uninhabited area.
13
to trust; to believe in
这份详细的调查报告，提供了充分的证据，令人完全凭信
This detailed investigation report provides ample evidence, making it entirely credible.
14
To rely on, depend on, or attach oneself to something or someone.
这株幼苗凭依着老树的树干，努力向上生长。
This young seedling relies on the trunk of the old tree, striving to grow upwards.
15
rely on; depend on
他凭倚着自己的经验和智慧，成功解决了难题。
He relied on his experience and wisdom to successfully solve the problem.
16
To rely on; to depend on
他凭仗着自己的努力和才华，最终实现了梦想。
He eventually achieved his dream by relying on his own hard work and talent.
More words with 凭
- rèn任píng凭allow, let
- píng凭zhèng证voucher, certificate
- jǐn仅píng凭just by, solely on
- wén文píng凭diploma, degree
- píng凭shǔn楯lean on the railing, lean on the balustrade
- píng凭gǎn感jué觉By intuition, By feel
- píng凭yàn验By verification, By test
- píng凭qí其by virtue of it, based on it
- píng凭zhí执voucher, credential
- quán全píng凭depend entirely on, rely solely on
- guāng光píng凭just by, merely by
- píng凭jiè借qí其With its, By virtue of its
- zhǐ只píng凭Only by, Solely by
- dà大xué学wén文píng凭University diploma, College diploma
- píng凭shì轼ér而wàng望lean on the crossbar and gaze, gaze from the crossbar
- gòu购wù物píng凭zhèng证shopping voucher, purchase voucher
- píng凭jiè借shí实lì力by strength, by ability
- píng凭kōng空cāi猜cè测speculate, guess out of thin air
- píng凭kōng空chū出xiàn现appear out of nowhere, materialize out of thin air
- píng凭kōng空xiǎng想xiàng象imagine out of thin air, make something up
Idioms with 凭
- píng凭kōng空yì臆zào造fabricate out of thin air
- bù不zú足wéi为píng凭cannot be taken as reliable evidence
- kōng空kǒu口wú无píng凭Words alone are no proof
- kǒu口shuō说wú无píng凭Oral statements are not sufficient proof
- shǔ鼠píng凭shè社guì贵bully by relying on powerful connections
- wú无píng凭wú无jù据without proof or evidence
- yǒu有píng凭yǒu有jù据well-founded with solid proof and grounds
- zhēn真píng凭shí实jù据conclusive and genuine proof
- píng凭bái白wú无gù故for no reason at all
- píng凭shān山fù负hǎi海backed by mountains and facing the sea
- píng凭shì轼páng旁guān观stand by as a spectator
- píng凭xiǎn险zuò作shǒu守defend by relying on strategic dangers
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Open the tool →Questions about 凭
What does 凭 mean in Chinese?
凭 (píng) means “To rely on” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 凭?
凭 is pronounced píng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 凭 have?
凭 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 凭?
凭 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 几. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 凭?
The radical of 凭 is 几, and 凭 is an ideographic compound.