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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
哌pàiused in transliterationsn, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #29450, Very Hard
哌pàiused in transliterationunknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #29450, Very Hard
pài(pai4)pai T4
  1. 1used in transliterations
  2. 2used in transliteration
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March 24, 2026

哌pài(pai4)

The character 哌 (pài) is primarily used in transliterations of foreign words and names into Mandarin. It does not have a broad usage in everyday language but serves a specific purpose in maintaining the phonetic integrity of these terms.

Strokes9Radical口Frequency#29450DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, transliteration is crucial for introducing foreign concepts, especially in science and technology. The careful selection of characters like 哌 reflects the importance of phonetic accuracy in communication.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'pie' (sounds like 'pài') that has a unique flavor, representing foreign tastes. The character 哌 looks like a pie with a 'mouth' (口) symbol, suggesting it is something to be spoken or pronounced.

Meanings of 哌

pài(pai4)
1used in transliterations
2used in transliteration
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About 哌

哌Simplified
9Strokes
口Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Since 哌 is mainly used in transliterations, it often appears in specialized contexts such as scientific terms or names. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings or uses.

HSK Study Tips

Although 哌 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be beneficial for advanced learners focusing on transliteration practices. Students should also familiarize themselves with related transliterated characters to recognize patterns in pronunciation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 哌 with similar characters like 拍 (pāi), which means 'to clap.' It's essential to remember that 哌 is used primarily for transliteration and not in general vocabulary.

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Etymology of 哌

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
+
Phonetic (sound)氏
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Origin

哌 = 口 + 氏. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 哌

IDS Structure⿰口⿸?氏
哌Full character
=
口kou3
left
氏shi4
enclosing
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Parts

Which of these is part of 哌?

How to say used in transliterations in Chinese

“used in transliterations” in Chinese is哌pài

The character 哌 (pài) is primarily used in transliterations of foreign words and names into Mandarin. It does not have a broad usage in everyday language but serves a specific purpose in maintaining the phonetic integrity of these terms.

When to use 哌

Since 哌 is mainly used in transliterations, it often appears in specialized contexts such as scientific terms or names. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings or uses.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 哌 with similar characters like 拍 (pāi), which means 'to clap.' It's essential to remember that 哌 is used primarily for transliteration and not in general vocabulary.

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Grammar patterns of 哌

哌 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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目的改进盐酸环丙沙星制备中的____嗪缩合反应.

Objective To improve Piperazine condensation reaction in the preparation of Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride.

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目的改进盐酸环丙沙星制备中的哌嗪缩合反应.

mùdì gǎijìn yán suān huán bǐng Shā xīng zhì bèi zhōng de pài qín suō gě fǎnyìng.

Objective To improve Piperazine condensation reaction in the preparation of Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride.

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Word Family of 哌

Words containing this character2
哌pàiused in transliteration
哌啶piperidine (chemistry) (loanword)
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Frequently asked questions about 哌

哌 is used mainly for transliterating foreign words and names into Mandarin.

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