COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 胖 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while 半 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 胖 (pàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
healthy
pàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
pàng
胖
healthy
Common words
féi pàng
肥胖
fat; obese
pàng hū hū
胖乎乎
chubby
pàng
胖
fat; plump
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 胖
Say “pàng” 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 胖
Common words and phrases
féi pàng
fat; obese
pàng hū hū
chubby
pàng
fat; plump
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“胖”。
Zhège zì shì “pàng”.
This character is “胖”.
我正在学习“胖”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “pàng” zì.
I am learning the character “胖”.
请写一遍“胖”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “pàng”.
Please write “胖” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 胖?
胖 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 胖 (pàng) mean?
胖 (pàng) means healthy.
What is the radical of 胖?
The radical of 胖 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.