平 Stroke Order — How to Write 平
平 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 广, 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.
平 Radical and Character Components
平 is a pictograph. A leveling scale.
Radical: 广 + 2 more strokes
平 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- píng
Meanings of 平 in Chinese
1
píng平
Describes something that is flat, level, or even, without slopes, bumps, or depressions, similar to a calm water surface.
湖面平静如镜。
The lake surface is calm like a mirror.
Refers to being equal, fair, or level, as in equally divided, parallel, or fair and reasonable.
他们把苹果平分了。
They divided the apples equally.
To be equal in height, level, or status to something or someone else; to be on par with.
这场比赛最终以平局收场，双方各得一分。
This match ultimately ended in a draw, with both sides earning one point.
stable, calm, peaceful: safe, subdued.
祝你一路平安。
Wish you a safe journey.
To pacify, to quell, or to bring under control (referring to disturbances or disputes).
村里长老们出面平息了这场争执。
The village elders intervened to quell this dispute.
to suppress or calm down (anger, irritation, emotions, etc.)
他深吸一口气，努力平复了心中的怒火。
He took a deep breath, trying hard to calm the anger in his heart.
To be reconciled; to make peace between parties by settling a dispute.
经过友好协商，他们终于平息了矛盾，重归于好
After friendly negotiations, they finally settled their conflict and were reconciled.
ordinary; common; normal
他过着平凡的生活。
He lives an ordinary life.
Usually; ordinarily; throughout one's life or a long period of time.
他平生第一次尝到成功的喜悦。
He tasted the joy of success for the first time in his life.
Refers to the level tone (Píngshēng) in Chinese phonology, one of the four tones, often contrasted with 'zè' (oblique tones) in classical poetry.
写诗时要讲究平仄，这是格律诗的基本要求。
When writing poetry, one must pay attention to the tonal patterns (píngzè); this is a basic requirement for regulated verse.
Hiragana (a Japanese cursive script).
平假名是日本的一种音节文字。
Hiragana is a type of syllabary in Japanese.
To evaluate or comment, similar to '评'.
大家对这幅画的艺术风格各有平议
Everyone has their own evaluations regarding the artistic style of this painting.
Common Words and Phrases with 平
1
Peaceful, safe and sound, free from danger or mishap.
愿你旅途平安，一切顺利。
May your journey be safe and smooth.
2
Flat; dull, monotonous, or stereotyped, often used to describe writing or style lacking variation or excitement.
这部电影的叙事风格有些平板，缺乏高潮。
The narrative style of this film is somewhat flat and monotonous, lacking any major climaxes.
3
A flatbed vehicle or cart used for transporting goods.
他用平板车把沉重的货物运到了市场。
He used the flatbed cart to transport the heavy goods to the market.
4
people of the same generation
在家庭聚会中，平辈们总是有说不完的话题
At family gatherings, people of the same generation always have endless topics to talk about.
5
to have a meteoric rise; rapid promotion to a high position
他凭借出色的表现，在公司里平步青云，很快就升到了高层
Thanks to his outstanding performance, he had a meteoric rise in the company, quickly ascending to a senior management position.
6
to be equal in output; stable output
尽管市场需求波动，但这家农场的作物产量仍然保持平产。
Despite market demand fluctuations, this farm's crop output still maintained stable production.
7
Usual, ordinary, or common.
这只是一件平常的小事，你不必担心。
This is just an ordinary small matter, you don't need to worry about it.
8
level fields
登上山顶，眼前是一望无际的平畴，稻浪翻滚
From the mountaintop, an endless expanse of flat fields stretched out, where rice paddies undulated like waves.
9
level land
夕阳西下，余晖洒在广袤的平川上，景色美不胜收。
As the sun set, its afterglow spread across the vast plain, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
10
Dawn; early morning.
平旦时分，鸟儿们就开始在枝头欢唱，迎接新的一天
At dawn, the birds begin to sing joyfully on the branches, welcoming the new day.
11
Plain and ordinary; unexciting; simple and unadorned (e.g., character, style).
他的生活平淡却充满小确幸。
His life is ordinary, yet full of small joys.
12
Plain and uninteresting; unremarkable; lacking special features or excitement.
这部电影的开头很吸引人，但后续发展却平淡无奇，让人有些失望。
The beginning of this movie was very appealing, but the subsequent development was unremarkable, leaving people somewhat disappointed.
13
The state of being equal in status, rights, and opportunities.
我们应该确保每个人都有平等的学习机会。
We should ensure that everyone has equal learning opportunities.
More words with 平
- guā刮píng平level off, scrape flat
- qí齐píng平even with; flush with
- bān扳píng平Equalize, Draw level
- chǎn铲píng平level, flatten
- chí持píng平flat, unchanged
- diàn垫píng平Level, Grade
- kāng康píng平peaceful; peace and tranquility
- pāi拍píng平Flatten, Level
- shēng升píng平peaceful
- tǎo讨píng平suppress, subdue
- tián填píng平fill up, level off
- yí夷píng平to level to the ground
- yùn熨píng平Iron, Iron out
- zhǎn展píng平Flatten, Smooth
- zhǎo找píng平Leveling, To level
- bǎi摆píng平Settle, Resolve
- míng鸣bù不píng平protest unfairness, speak out against injustice
- duān端píng平Duanping
- qiàn嵌píng平flush, set flush
- děng等bì臂tiān天píng平equal-arm balance, common balance
Idioms with 平
- píng平ān安wú无shì事safe and sound without incident
- píng平bái白wú无gù故without cause or reason
- píng平bù步dēng登tiān天rapidly achieve high position
- píng平dì地fēng风bō波unexpected trouble or disturbance
- píng平dì地fēng风léi雷sudden dramatic change or rise
- píng平dì地lóu楼tái台build a magnificent enterprise from scratch
- píng平fēn分qiū秋sè色equally matched; share honors
- píng平mín民bǎi百xìng姓ordinary common people
- píng平píng平ān安ān安safe and sound
- píng平píng平cháng常cháng常ordinary and unremarkable
- píng平píng平dàn淡dàn淡ordinary, plain, and unremarkable
- píng平píng平fàn泛fàn泛ordinary and commonplace
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Open the tool →Questions about 平
What does 平 mean in Chinese?
平 (píng) means “Describes something that is flat” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 平?
平 is pronounced píng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 平 have?
平 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 平?
平 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 广. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 平?
The radical of 平 is 广, and 平 is a pictograph.
