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How to Write 皮 (pí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

leather

Tone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.

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leather

Common words

pí fū

皮肤

skin

pí xié

皮鞋

leather shoes

tiáo pí

调皮

naughty; mischievous; unruly

xiàng pí

橡皮

rubber; an eraser

pí gé

皮革

leather

wán pí

顽皮

naughty

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 皮

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: A hand using a tool 攴 to strip the hide from a carcass

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 皮

Say “pí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 皮

Common words and phrases

皮肤

pí fū

skin

皮鞋

pí xié

leather shoes

调皮

tiáo pí

naughty; mischievous; unruly

橡皮

xiàng pí

rubber; an eraser

皮革

pí gé

leather

顽皮

wán pí

naughty

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“皮”。

Zhège zì shì “pí”.

This character is “皮”.

我正在学习“皮”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “pí” zì.

I am learning the character “皮”.

请写一遍“皮”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “pí”.

Please write “皮” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 皮?

皮 is written with 5 strokes.

What does 皮 (pí) mean?

皮 (pí) means leather.

What is the radical of 皮?

The radical of 皮 is 皮, associated with Not yet classified.