配 Stroke Order — How to Write 配
配 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 酉, 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.
配 Radical and Character Components
配 is a phono-semantic compound: 酉 (wine) carries the meaning, while 己 indicates the sound.
Radical: 酉 + 3 more strokes
配 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- pèi
Meanings of 配 in Chinese
1
pèi配
to match, to mate (for reproduction); to be a spouse.
他还没找到合适的配偶。
He hasn't found a suitable spouse yet.
To work together, to cooperate or coordinate (as in division of labor).
团队成员需要紧密配合才能完成项目。
Team members need to cooperate closely to complete the project.
To mix, match, or blend components, often colors or ingredients, according to a suitable standard or formula to achieve a desired effect or combination.
服装设计师正在为新款礼服配色，以确保整体美观
The fashion designer is matching colors for the new gown to ensure overall aesthetic appeal.
To assign, allocate, or arrange in a planned way; to match or coordinate.
这件衣服和那条裤子很搭配
This top matches those pants very well.
To complement, to match, to assemble, or to provide what is needed to complete something.
这部电影的配乐非常动听，为故事情节增色不少
The musical score for this movie is very beautiful, adding a lot to the storyline.
To set off, to complement; to match or pair (especially aesthetically).
这件红色的衣服配上绿色的围巾，就像红花配绿叶一样好看
This red top, paired with a green scarf, looks as beautiful as red flowers complementing green leaves.
to be worthy of; to be deserving of
她很努力，所以完全配得上这份工作。
She works very hard, so she is completely worthy of this job.
In ancient times, to banish or exile criminals to remote frontier regions as a form of punishment.
古代，他因为犯了重罪被发配到边疆。
In ancient times, he was banished to the frontier because he committed a serious crime.
Common Words and Phrases with 配
1
To equip, furnish, or provide with necessary items, personnel, or facilities; it can also refer to the equipment or outfit itself.
这家健身房配备了各种专业的运动器材，满足不同健身需求
This gym is equipped with a variety of professional exercise equipment to meet different fitness needs.
2
the ratio or proportion of different ingredients or components
工程师们正在研究新的混凝土配比，以提高其强度和耐用性。
Engineers are researching new concrete ratios to improve its strength and durability.
3
allocate; distribute
这批物资将由总部统一配拨到各个分店。
This batch of supplies will be uniformly allocated and distributed by the headquarters to various branches.
4
A meal specifically prepared with a balanced variety of nutritious foods, often pre-packaged for convenience.
她每天都会为家人精心配餐，确保大家吃得健康
She carefully prepares meals for her family every day to ensure they eat healthily.
5
well-matched; suitable; to match well; to suit
家具的风格与房间的整体设计非常配称，营造出和谐舒适的氛围。
The style of the furniture is very well-matched with the overall design of the room, creating a harmonious and comfortable atmosphere.
6
To serve as a foil, complement, or match well with something primary.
这件蓝色衬衫配搭一条米色长裤，看起来既休闲又时尚。
This blue shirt paired with beige trousers looks both casual and stylish.
7
A foil; something that serves as a background, support, or contrast to enhance the main subject.
这件衣服很漂亮，但它需要一些好的配搭儿才能显得更完美。
This dress is beautiful, but it needs some good accessories to look more perfect.
8
The process of distributing electrical power from a power source (e.g., a substation) to end-users.
新建的小区需要完善的配电系统来确保居民用电的稳定
The new residential area requires a complete power distribution system to ensure stable electricity for residents.
9
side hall in a palace or temple
这座古老的庙宇由正殿和两侧的配殿组成，布局庄重而和谐。
This ancient temple consists of a main hall and side halls on both sides, forming a solemn and harmonious layout.
10
An auxiliary tone or note that approaches and returns to a main note through stepwise motion, typically not forming part of the main harmony.
为了使这首古老的歌谣更具层次感，编曲者特意加入了一段悠扬的配调。
To add more layers to this ancient ballad, the arranger specifically incorporated a flowing secondary melody.
11
to form a pair; matched pairs
科学家们正在努力为这些稀有鸟类配对，以促进它们的繁殖。
Scientists are working to pair these rare birds to promote their breeding.
12
13
To issue or distribute according to a certain standard.
公司为新入职的员工配发了全新的办公设备。
The company distributed brand new office equipment to its newly hired employees.
14
A formula or recipe, specifying ingredients and their proportions for creating a particular product.
这个蛋糕的配方非常独特，让它尝起来与众不同。
The recipe for this cake is very unique, making it taste exceptionally different.
More words with 配
- pǐ匹pèi配Match, Matching
- bān般pèi配Well-matched
- xǔ许pèi配Betroth, Promise in marriage
- cì刺pèi配Branding and exile, Branding and penal servitude
- hūn婚pèi配To marry
- bān班pèi配well-matched, a good match
- yuán元pèi配The first wife; original spouse.
- pān攀pèi配marry up, social climbing
- pèi配hé合coordinate, cooperate
- pèi配shàng上match, go with
- dā搭pèi配match, coordinate
- fēn分pèi配distribute, allocate
- pèi配yuè乐soundtrack, background music
- pèi配wǔ伍compatibility, combination
- pèi配zhì制formulate, prepare
- pèi配jiàn件accessories, parts
- pèi配liào料ingredients, seasoning
- pèi配ǒu偶spouse, partner
- pèi配shì饰accessories, adornments
- pèi配tǐ体ligand
Idioms with 配
- pèi配tào套chéng成lóng龙assemble a complete integrated system
- àn按láo劳fēn分pèi配distribution according to one's labor
- chéng成lóng龙pèi配tào套assemble components into a complete set
- míng明hūn婚zhèng正pèi配lawful and proper marriage
- chéng乘lóng龙pèi配fèng凤find one's ideal spouse
- chōu抽qīng青pèi配bái白highly skilled in composing antithetical couplets
- dé德pèi配tiān天dì地Virtue matches heaven and earth
- xiàng相nǚ女pèi配fū夫choose suitable husband for daughter
- pèi配xiǎng享cóng从sì汜worshipped alongside a principal revered figure
- dǎ打yá牙pèi配zuǐ嘴to banter and joke
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Open the tool →Questions about 配
What does 配 mean in Chinese?
配 (pèi) means “To work together” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 配?
配 is pronounced pèi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 配 have?
配 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 配?
配 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 酉. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 配?
The radical of 配 is 酉, and 配 is a phono-semantic compound.