COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 朋 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two people 月 walking together
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How to Write 朋 (péng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
friend
péngTone 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
péng
朋
friend
Common words
péng yǒu
朋友
friend
nán péng yǒu
男朋友
boyfriend
nǚ péng yǒu
女朋友
girlfriend
xiǎo péng yǒu
小朋友
child
qīn péng hǎo yǒu
亲朋好友
friends and family; kith and kin
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
朋
朋
朋
朋
朋
朋
朋
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 朋
Say “péng” 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 朋
Common words and phrases
péng yǒu
friend
nán péng yǒu
boyfriend
nǚ péng yǒu
girlfriend
xiǎo péng yǒu
child
qīn péng hǎo yǒu
friends and family; kith and kin
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“朋”。
Zhège zì shì “péng”.
This character is “朋”.
我正在学习“朋”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “péng” zì.
I am learning the character “朋”.
请写一遍“朋”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “péng”.
Please write “朋” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 朋?
朋 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 朋 (péng) mean?
朋 (péng) means friend.
What is the radical of 朋?
The radical of 朋 is 月, associated with Not yet classified.