COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 砒 is built
Traditional etymology note: 石 (mineral) suggests the meaning, while 比 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 砒 (pī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
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砒
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Common words
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Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 砒
Say “pī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 砒
Common words and phrases
pī
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IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“砒”。
Zhège zì shì “pī”.
This character is “砒”.
我正在学习“砒”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “pī” zì.
I am learning the character “砒”.
请写一遍“砒”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “pī”.
Please write “砒” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 砒?
砒 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 砒 (pī) mean?
砒 (pī) means arsenic.
What is the radical of 砒?
The radical of 砒 is 石, associated with Not yet classified.