聘 Stroke Order — How to Write 聘
聘 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 耳, 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.
聘 Radical and Character Components
聘 is a phono-semantic compound: 耳 (ear) carries the meaning, while 甹 indicates the sound.
Radical: 耳 + 7 more strokes
聘 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- pìn
Meanings of 聘 in Chinese
1
pìn聘
To pay a formal visit, often by invitation; to invite for a formal engagement.
学者们定期互相聘问，交流学术心得。
Scholars regularly pay formal visits to each other to exchange academic insights.
To engage or hire someone for a position; to recruit.
这家公司正在招聘多名优秀的软件工程师。
This company is currently recruiting several excellent software engineers.
Refers to betrothal or a woman getting married, often involving engagement gifts or money.
他们准备了丰厚的聘礼，希望女方家庭满意。
They prepared generous betrothal gifts, hoping the bride's family would be pleased.
Common Words and Phrases with 聘
1
To invite and transfer to a new post.
公司决定聘调一位经验丰富的设计师来负责新的项目。
The company decided to employ and transfer an experienced designer to lead the new project.
2
A bride-price, traditionally paid by the groom's family to the bride's family during engagement, or a fee/retainer for professional services.
那位著名的建筑师为新项目要求了一笔合理的聘金。
That renowned architect requested a reasonable professional fee for the new project.
3
Betrothal gifts or bride-price given by the groom's family to the bride's family as part of an engagement ritual.
按照传统，男方在提亲时会准备丰厚的聘礼。
According to tradition, the groom's family prepares generous betrothal gifts when formally proposing marriage.
4
tenure of office; term of employment
他的聘期是三年，之后可以选择续约
His term of appointment is three years, after which he has the option to renew.
5
fiancée; an engaged woman
他终于通过媒人的介绍，聘妻回家，过上了幸福的生活。
He finally, through the introduction of a matchmaker, took a wife home and lived a happy life.
6
to invite or employ someone to a position; to hire
公司决定聘请一位经验丰富的设计师来领导新项目。
The company decided to hire an experienced designer to lead the new project.
7
To engage or appoint someone to a position.
学校决定聘任张教授为新任系主任。
The school decided to appoint Professor Zhang as the new head of the department.
8
A letter of appointment or an offer letter, a formal document used to invite or appoint someone to a position.
公司向新任经理颁发了聘书，正式确认了他的职位
The company issued a letter of appointment to the new manager, officially confirming his position.
9
In ancient China, the practice of feudal lords sending envoys to each other for communication or to exchange greetings.
史书记载，春秋战国时期，各诸侯国之间常有聘问之事，以维持邦交。
Historical records show that during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, there were often instances of diplomatic visits and inquiries between various feudal states to maintain friendly relations.
10
to engage and select; to recruit and choose
公司决定聘选一位经验丰富的设计师来领导新项目。
The company decided to recruit and select an experienced designer to lead the new project.
11
To hire or employ someone for a position or service.
这家公司计划聘用五名新员工来扩展业务。
The company plans to employ five new staff members to expand its business.
12
A contract or letter of appointment.
他收到了一家知名公司的聘约。
He received an employment contract from a well-known company.
More words with 聘
- lín遴pìn聘Select and appoint, Recruit
- zhēng征pìn聘recruit, recruitment
- dūn敦pìn聘cordially appoint; earnestly employ
- hán函pìn聘appoint by letter, offer a position by letter
- jiù就pìn聘take up an appointment, accept employment
- nà纳pìn聘presenting betrothal gifts, formal engagement
- yán延pìn聘to engage; to employ
- dài待pìn聘Awaiting employment, Available for hire
- zhāo招pìn聘Recruit, Hire
- yìng应pìn聘apply, interview
- yìng应pìn聘zhě者applicant, candidate
- pìn聘qǔ娶betroth, marry
- zhāo招pìn聘huì会job fair, career fair
- xiào校yuán园zhāo招pìn聘Campus recruitment, Campus hiring
- zhāo招pìn聘biāo标zhǔn准Recruitment standards, Hiring criteria
- zhāo招pìn聘guǎng广gào告job advertisement, recruitment advertisement
- zhāo招pìn聘jīng经lǐ理Recruiting Manager, Hiring Manager
- zhāo招pìn聘miàn面shì试job interview, recruitment interview
- zhāo招pìn聘rén人cái才recruit talent, talent acquisition
- zhāo招pìn聘shí时When recruiting, During recruitment
Idioms with 聘
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Open the tool →Questions about 聘
What does 聘 mean in Chinese?
聘 (pìn) means “To engage or hire someone for a position; to recruit” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 聘?
聘 is pronounced pìn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 聘 have?
聘 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 聘?
聘 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 耳. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 聘?
The radical of 聘 is 耳, and 聘 is a phono-semantic compound.
