匹 Stroke Order — How to Write 匹
匹 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 匸, 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.
匹 Radical and Character Components
匹 is a pictograph. A roll of cloth.
Radical: 匸 + 2 more strokes
匹 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- pǐ
Meanings of 匹 in Chinese
1
pǐ匹
Measure word for bolts of cloth or horses.
这匹马跑得真快。
This horse runs really fast.
Refers to a single, ordinary person, especially in the context of individual responsibility.
社区建设，匹夫有责
For community building, every ordinary person bears a responsibility.
To match, to be equal to, to be a match for.
他们俩的性格非常匹配。
Their personalities are a very good match.
Common Words and Phrases with 匹
1
to be a match for; to rival; to be equal to
他的绘画技巧精湛，在同行中几乎无人能匹敌
His painting skills are exquisite; almost no one among his peers can match him.
2
An ordinary man or commoner; sometimes an unlearned or hot-headed person, often used pejoratively.
他不是那种拥有匹夫之勇的人，行事总是深思熟虑。
He is not the kind of person who possesses reckless courage; he always acts thoughtfully.
3
Every common man has his share of responsibility.
维护社区的清洁和秩序，匹夫有责，每个人都应该主动参与。
Maintaining the cleanliness and order of the community is everyone's responsibility; every individual should actively participate.
4
Reckless courage or foolhardiness, often without intelligence or strategy.
他一时冲动，凭着匹夫之勇冲上前去，结果反而把事情搞砸了。
He rushed forward impulsively with reckless courage, only to make a mess of things.
5
A stretch of white silk, often used as a metaphor for a waterfall or other long, flowing white objects.
远望庐山瀑布，只见一条银色匹练从天而降，气势磅礴。
Looking at Lushan Waterfall from afar, one sees a silver stream, like a long piece of white silk, descending from the sky with magnificent grandeur.
6
to go it alone; to fight single-handed
他凭借着匹马单枪的勇气和智慧，独立完成了这项复杂的挑战。
Relying on his single-handed courage and wisdom, he independently completed this complex challenge.
7
To match, to pair, or to coordinate.
这两个颜色非常匹配，看起来很和谐。
These two colors match very well and look very harmonious.
8
Piece goods; cloth or fabric.
这家布料店提供各种匹头，方便顾客按需购买。
This fabric store offers a variety of cut-to-length fabrics, making it convenient for customers to buy according to their needs.
More words with 匹
- má马pǐ匹horses, horse
- yì一pǐ匹a, one
- bù布pǐ匹fabric, cloth
- zhè这pǐ匹this, this (horse)
- nà那pǐ匹That, That one
- pǐ匹zǎng驵fine horse, mare
- sān三pǐ匹three horses, three steeds
- zhè这pí匹mǎ马this horse
- bā八pǐ匹eight horses, eight steeds
- jǐ几pǐ匹a few horses, several horses
- liǎng两pǐ匹two horses, a pair of horses
- nà那pǐ匹mǎ马that horse
- měi每yì一pǐ匹Each one, Every one
- duō多pǐ匹mǎ马many horses, multiple horses
- liáng两pǐ匹yé野mǎ马Two wild horses, A pair of wild horses
- nà那pǐ匹láo老mǎ马that old horse, that old hand
- guāng光jié洁wú无pǐ匹Impeccably smooth, Flawlessly polished
- qí其tā他má马pǐ匹other horses
- wú无rén人néng能pǐ匹Unmatched, Unrivaled
- zhè这pǐ匹sài赛mǎ马this racehorse, this racer
Idioms with 匹
- pǐ匹fū夫pǐ匹fù妇ordinary men and women
- cūn村yě野pǐ匹fū夫uncultured rustic commoner
- dān单qiāng枪pǐ匹mǎ马To act alone without assistance
- pǐ匹fū夫huái怀bì璧Possessing valuables invites trouble
- pǐ匹fū夫wú无zuì罪An ordinary person is innocent
- pǐ匹fū夫xiǎo小liàng谅petty integrity of a commoner
- pǐ匹fū夫zhī之liàng谅petty integrity of a common person
- pǐ匹fù妇gōu沟qú渠overly concerned with petty details
- pǐ匹mǎ马dāng当xiān先take the lead
- pǐ匹mǎ马yī一huī麾fight bravely with minimal resources
- dān单rén人pǐ匹mǎ马single-handedly
- kuàng旷shì世wú无pǐ匹unmatched through the ages
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Open the tool →Questions about 匹
What does 匹 mean in Chinese?
匹 (pǐ) means “Refers to a single” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 匹?
匹 is pronounced pǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 匹 have?
匹 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 匹?
匹 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 匸. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 匹?
The radical of 匹 is 匸, and 匹 is a pictograph.