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沛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

沛 Stroke Order — How to Write 沛

Stroke Order

沛 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.

沛 Radical and Character Components

Components:氵巿

沛 is an ideographic compound. Circulating 巿 water 氵, representing a flood.

Radical: 氵 + 4 more strokes

沛 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • pèi

Meanings of 沛 in Chinese

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pèi沛

Describes the rapid, rushing movement of water, or swift and vigorous action.
午后，天空乌云密布，接着下起了沛然大雨
In the afternoon, the sky was overcast with dark clouds, and then a torrential rain began to fall.
Abundant; copious; full (e.g., of energy, water). Used in compounds like "chōngpèi" (ample, abundant) and "fēngpèi" (plentiful).
他总是精力充沛，每天都充满活力。
He is always full of energy and vibrant every day.
Abundant with water and lush vegetation.
这片牧场水草丰沛，是动物们理想的栖息地。
This pasture is rich in water and grass, making it an ideal habitat for animals.
To fall; to be in a difficult situation or suffer setbacks (as in '颠沛', meaning hardship or distress).
人生难免会遇到颠沛。
It's inevitable to encounter setbacks in life.
Same as '旆' (pèi), referring to a banner or flag.
城楼上彩沛飘扬，气势非凡
Colorful banners fluttered on the city tower, creating an extraordinary spectacle.

Common Words and Phrases with 沛

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pèi沛gōng公
Pei Gong (Pèigōng) was the title given to Liu Bang, the founder and first emperor of the Han Dynasty, who started his rebellion in Pei at the end of the Qin Dynasty.
沛公早年常在市集上与乡亲们愉快地交流
In his early years, Pei Gong often enjoyed friendly interactions with the locals at the market.

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Questions about 沛

What does 沛 mean in Chinese?

沛 (pèi) means “Describes the rapid” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 沛?

沛 is pronounced pèi in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 沛 have?

沛 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 沛?

沛 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 沛?

The radical of 沛 is 氵, and 沛 is an ideographic compound.