披 Stroke Order — How to Write 披
披 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.
披 Radical and Character Components
披 is an ideographic compound. To put on 扌 fur 皮; 皮 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 扌 + 5 more strokes
披 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- pī
Meanings of 披 in Chinese
1
pī披
To drape or cover over one's shoulders or back (like a coat, blanket, or cape).
她披着一件暖和的羊毛毯，坐在沙发上看电视。
She was draped in a warm woolen blanket, sitting on the sofa watching TV.
to wear, to drape over (e.g., clothes, armor)
她披着一件厚厚的外套，抵御寒冷。
She draped a thick coat over herself to ward off the cold.
To open; to spread out; to disclose or reveal.
他向公众披露了研究结果。
He disclosed the research findings to the public.
to split open; to crack
木头披了
The wood cracked open.
Common Words and Phrases with 披
1
a padded or cotton-lined outer jacket or gown
天气转凉了，奶奶提醒我出门时记得披袄，以免着凉。
The weather is getting colder, Grandma reminded me to wear a padded jacket when going out to avoid catching a cold.
2
hang down loosely
她的长发披垂在肩上，显得非常优雅。
Her long hair draped gracefully over her shoulders, making her look very elegant.
3
Something worn or draped over the shoulders, such as a stole or a shawl.
她喜欢在凉爽的夜晚披搭一条柔软的羊绒披肩。
She likes to drape a soft cashmere shawl over her shoulders on cool evenings.
4
Open a book and read.
他喜欢在悠闲的午后，披读一些古老的诗集，享受文字带来的宁静。
He enjoys perusing some ancient poetry collections on a leisurely afternoon, savoring the tranquility brought by the words.
5
To wear one's hair loose or dishevelled.
她喜欢在家里披发，感觉更加轻松自在。
She likes to wear her hair loose at home, feeling more relaxed and at ease.
6
To have disheveled hair and clothes fastened on the left side, characteristic of ancient non-Han ethnic groups (often referred to as 'barbarians').
在历史剧中，一些角色身着披发左衽的服饰，以展现其独特的地域文化背景。
In historical dramas, some characters wear clothes with disheveled hair and left-opening lapels to display their unique regional cultural backgrounds.
7
A loose, sleeveless outer garment worn over other clothes; a cloak.
她穿上了一件红色的披风，看起来像个超级英雄。
She put on a red cape and looked like a superhero.
8
To sway or flow gently, typically referring to hair or foliage moved by the wind.
她的长发在微风中轻轻披拂，散发出淡淡的香气。
Her long hair gently swayed in the breeze, emitting a faint fragrance.
9
To open one's heart and show utmost loyalty and sincerity.
为了完成这项科学研究，科学家们披肝沥胆，付出了巨大的努力和牺牲。
To complete this scientific research, the scientists poured their hearts and souls into it, making immense efforts and sacrifices.
10
To make utmost efforts and sacrifices out of profound loyalty and sincerity.
为了完成这项研究项目，他披肝沥血，夜以继日地工作。
To complete this research project, he poured out his heart and soul, working day and night.
11
Refers to a successful candidate in the Tang Dynasty's highest imperial examination being awarded and wearing an official court robe.
他自幼寒窗苦读，立志披宫锦，不负家族期望。
From a young age, he studied diligently in poverty, determined to pass the imperial examination and live up to his family's expectations.
12
To put on or wear armor or ornate coverings, typically for battle or performance.
将军披挂整齐，准备出征
The general donned his armor, ready to go to battle.
13
To drape a red silk band over someone's shoulders as a sign of celebration or honor.
在传统的庆典上，表现优异的选手会被披红，以示表彰和祝贺。
During traditional celebrations, outstanding performers are draped in red, to show recognition and congratulations.
14
To drape in red and colorful silks as a sign of celebration, honor, or congratulation, often for success.
在新春庙会上，孩子们兴高采烈地看着舞龙队伍披红挂彩，穿梭于人群中。
At the New Year's temple fair, children delightedly watched the dragon dance team, adorned with red and colorful decorations, weaving through the crowd.
15
to wear armor
为了在比武中获胜，他仔细地披甲，确保没有一丝疏漏。
To win the martial arts contest, he carefully donned his armor, ensuring there were no flaws.
More words with 披
- jiān肩pī披shawl, cape
- jǐn锦pī披Brocade cloak, Brocade cape
- yǔ雨pī披poncho, raincoat
- fēn纷pī披disheveled, scattered
- zào灶pī披jiān间Kitchen (dialectal)
- pī披jiān肩shawl, wrap
- pī披sà萨pizza
- pī披lù露disclose, disclosure
- pī披shàng上put on, drape
- pī披yuè阅read through, review
- shēn身pī披wear, be covered in
- pī披san散flowing loosely, let down
- pī披zài在draped over, worn over
- pī披guà挂shàng上zhèn阵Go into battle, Take on a challenge
- pī披zī缁become a monk, take the tonsure
- fēn纷pī披ér而xià下fall profusely, tumble down
Idioms with 披
- pī披hóng红dài戴huā花adorned with red silk and flowers
- pī披hóng红guà挂lǜ绿gaily decorated with colorful attire
- pī披jiā枷dài戴suǒ锁wearing a cangue and chains
- pī披jīng荆zhǎn斩jí棘clear a path through difficulties
- pī披má麻dài带xiào孝to be in deep mourning
- pī披má麻dài戴xiào孝wear mourning clothes for a deceased elder
- pī披má麻jiù救huǒ火make things worse trying to help
- pī披shā沙jiǎn拣jīn金sift sand for gold
- pī披shā沙lì沥jīn金sift for gold
- pī披tóu头sàn散fà发with dishevelled hair
- pī披xīng星dài带yuè月travel or work day and night
- pī披xīng星dài戴yuè月toiling day and night
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Open the tool →Questions about 披
What does 披 mean in Chinese?
披 (pī) means “to wear” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 披?
披 is pronounced pī in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 披 have?
披 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 披?
披 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 披?
The radical of 披 is 扌, and 披 is an ideographic compound.
