COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 平 is built
Traditional etymology note: A leveling scale
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How to Write 平 (píng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
flat
píngTone 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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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
píng
平
flat
Common words
píng shí
平时
ordinarily; in normal times; in peacetime
shuǐ píng
水平
level (of achievement etc); standard; horizontal
píng cháng
平常
ordinary; common; usually; ordinarily
gōng píng
公平
fair; impartial
píng ān
平安
safe and sound; well; without mishap; quiet and safe
píng héng
平衡
balance; equilibrium
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
平
平
平
平
平
平
平
平
LEARNING TIP
Remember 平
Say “píng” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 平
Common words and phrases
píng shí
ordinarily; in normal times; in peacetime
shuǐ píng
level (of achievement etc); standard; horizontal
píng cháng
ordinary; common; usually; ordinarily
gōng píng
fair; impartial
píng ān
safe and sound; well; without mishap; quiet and safe
píng héng
balance; equilibrium
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 平?
平 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 平 (píng) mean?
平 (píng) means flat.
What is the radical of 平?
The radical of 平 is 广, associated with Not yet classified.