COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 拍 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 白 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 拍 (pāi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to pat
pāiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
pāi
拍
to pat
Common words
pāi zhào
拍照
to take a picture
pāi shè
拍摄
to take (a picture); to shoot (a film)
pāi bǎn
拍板
clapper-board; auctioneer's hammer; to beat time with clappers
pāi mài
拍卖
to auction; auction sale; to sell at a reduced price
pāi
拍
to pat; to clap; to slap; to swat
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
拍
拍
拍
拍
拍
拍
拍
拍
LEARNING TIP
Remember 拍
Say “pāi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 拍
Common words and phrases
pāi zhào
to take a picture
pāi shè
to take (a picture); to shoot (a film)
pāi bǎn
clapper-board; auctioneer's hammer; to beat time with clappers
pāi mài
to auction; auction sale; to sell at a reduced price
pāi
to pat; to clap; to slap; to swat
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“拍”。
Zhège zì shì “pāi”.
This character is “拍”.
我正在学习“拍”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “pāi” zì.
I am learning the character “拍”.
请写一遍“拍”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “pāi”.
Please write “拍” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 拍?
拍 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 拍 (pāi) mean?
拍 (pāi) means to pat.
What is the radical of 拍?
The radical of 拍 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.