COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 苹 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (plant) suggests the meaning, while 平 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 苹 (píng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(artemisia)
píngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
píng
苹
(artemisia)
Common words
píng guǒ
苹果
apple
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 苹
Say “píng” 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 苹
Common words and phrases
píng guǒ
apple
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 苹?
苹 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 苹 (píng) mean?
苹 (píng) means (artemisia).
What is the radical of 苹?
The radical of 苹 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.