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磅 Stroke Order — How to Write 磅

Stroke Order

磅 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 石, 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.

磅 Radical and Character Components

Components:石旁

磅 is a phono-semantic compound: 石 (stone) carries the meaning, while 旁 indicates the sound.

Radical: 石 + 10 more strokes

磅 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • bàng
  • páng

Meanings of 磅 in Chinese

1

bàng磅

A unit of weight in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 0.45359237 kilograms.
这袋苹果有五磅重。
This bag of apples weighs five pounds.
A platform scale, typically made of metal, with a base and a weighing platform for heavy items.
这台磅可以准确称量大型货物。
This platform scale can accurately weigh large items.
2

páng磅

"páng" (in "páng bó") means vast, boundless, or magnificent, often describing a grand atmosphere or powerful momentum.
他们的歌声气势磅礴，震荡着整个礼堂
Their singing was magnificent and powerful, reverberating throughout the entire auditorium.
In securities and foreign exchange markets, a unit indicating price fluctuations, often referred to as 'pángyīn'.
股票价格波动，今天上涨了几个磅音。
Stock prices fluctuated, rising by several 'pángyīn' today.

Common Words and Phrases with 磅

1
páng磅bó礴
Vast and magnificent; boundless and majestic.
泰山之巅，云海磅礴，令人心生敬畏
At the peak of Mount Tai, the boundless sea of clouds is awe-inspiring, filling one with reverence.
2
bàng磅chèng秤
A weighing machine, also known as a platform scale, used for measuring weight.
店里用一个大磅秤来称量蔬菜的重量。
The shop uses a large platform scale to weigh vegetables.
3
bàng磅shuā刷
A 'bangshua' (磅刷), also known as a pound brush, is the largest type of household paint brush.
为了快速完成墙壁的涂刷工作，他拿起那把磅刷。
To quickly finish painting the walls, he picked up that large paintbrush.

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Idioms with 磅

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Questions about 磅

What does 磅 mean in Chinese?

磅 (bàng) means “A platform scale” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 磅?

磅 has 2 pronunciations: bàng, páng.

How many strokes does 磅 have?

磅 has 15 strokes.

How do you write 磅?

磅 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 石. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 磅?

The radical of 磅 is 石, and 磅 is a phono-semantic compound.