ping, unit of area equal to approx. 3.3058 square meters (used in Japan and Taiwan)
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 土, rank #26539, Hard
píng(ping2) T2
1plain; level ground
2a plain
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March 24, 2026
坪píng(ping2)
The character 坪 (píng) refers to a flat, level area of land. It is commonly used in real estate and agriculture to describe plots of land, particularly in Taiwan and Japan, where it also serves as a unit of area equivalent to approximately 3.3058 square meters.
Strokes8Radical土Frequency#26539DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Taiwan, the use of 坪 as a measurement unit is common in real estate listings, reflecting a cultural emphasis on land ownership and property value. This unit is less known in mainland China, where the metric system prevails.
Memory Tip
Imagine a flat, open field (坪) where you can spread out a picnic blanket. The character 坪 looks like a small, level ground with a roof (the top part) over it, suggesting a flat area suitable for gathering.
Meanings of 坪
píng(ping2)
1plain; level ground
2a plain
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About 坪
坪Simplified
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土Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 坪
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a flat, open field (坪) where you can spread out a picnic blanket. The character 坪 looks like a small, level ground with a roof (the top part) over it, suggesting a flat area suitable for gathering.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 坪 with similar characters related to land, like 场 (chǎng, field) or 地 (dì, ground). This term is more formal and contextually specific to real estate, so it’s less common in casual conversation. Pay attention to the tone; 'píng' is pronounced with a rising tone.
HSK Study Tips
While 坪 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be associated with other words related to land and measurements, such as 地方 (dìfāng, place) or 面积 (miànjī, area). Focus on understanding its use in context, especially in property discussions.
Cultural Note
In Taiwan, the use of 坪 as a measurement unit is common in real estate listings, reflecting a cultural emphasis on land ownership and property value. This unit is less known in mainland China, where the metric system prevails.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 坪 with another character like 平 (píng, flat), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我有一个平的土地' (wǒ yǒu yīgè píng de tǔdì) instead of '我有一个坪的土地' (wǒ yǒu yīgè píng de tǔdì) when referring to land area.
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Grammar Patterns of 坪
坪 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 3 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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时常翻动一下花圃和草____四周会让被雨水压紧的土壤松动松动。
Regular forking of beds and borders relieves the compaction caused by rain.
Example Sentences for 坪 (10)
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时常翻动一下花圃和草坪四周会让被雨水压紧的土壤松动松动。
shí cháng fān dòng yī xià huā pǔ hé cǎo píng sì zhōu huì ràng bèi yǔ shuǐ yā jǐn de tǔ rǎng sōng dòng sōng dòng。
Regular forking of beds and borders relieves the compaction caused by rain.
tā mén zuò zài yī kē gāo dà de shān máo jǔ shù xià de cǎo píng shàng。
They were sitting on the lawn under a large beech tree.
4
他在前面的草坪上丈量并标记出两个圆圈。
tā zài qián miàn de cǎo píng shàng zhàng liáng bìng biāo jì chū liǎng gè yuán quān。
He was on the front lawn, measuring out two circles.
5
他继续剪草坪，并做些其他日常杂务。
tā jì xù jiǎn cǎo píng， ， bìng zuò xiē qí tā rì cháng zá。
He continued to mow the lawn and do other routine chores.
6
她把椅子转过来，向外凝视着屋后的草坪。
tā bǎ yǐ zǐ zhuǎn guò lái， ， xiàng wài níng shì zháo wū hòu de cǎo。
She swivelled her chair round and stared out across the back lawn.
7
把枯叶从草坪上耙除.
bǎ kū yè cóng cǎo píng shàng bà chú.
Rake the dead leaves off the lawn.
8
他们在门前的草坪上支起帐篷宿营了。
tā mén zài mén qián de cǎo píng shàng zhī qǐ zhàng péng sù yíng le。
They are camped out in tents on the front lawn.
9
他们躺在绿草如茵的草坪上.
tā mén tǎng zài lǜ cǎo rú yīn de cǎo píng shàng.
They are lying on a grassy lawn.
10
由于人们不绕角儿走而抄近道,这里的草坪已踩坏了.
yóu yú rén mén bù rào jiǎo ér zǒu ér chāo jìn dào, , zhè lǐ de cǎo píng yǐ cǎi huài.
The lawn is damaged here because people cut ( off ) the corner.
Cultural Notes for 坪
🏮Cultural insight
In Taiwan, the use of 坪 as a measurement unit is common in real estate listings, reflecting a cultural emphasis on land ownership and property value. This unit is less known in mainland China, where the metric system prevails.
Word Family of 坪
Words Containing This Character20
草坪cǎopínglawn
坪pínga plain
停机坪apron停機坪
南坪Nanping, common place name
沙坪坝区Shapingba district of central Chongqing municipality, formerly in Sichuan沙坪壩區
佛坪Foping County in Hanzhong 漢中|汉中[Hànzhōng], Shaanxi
兰坪Lanping Bai and Pumi autonomous county in Nujiang Lisu autonomous prefecture 怒江傈僳族自治州[NùjiāngLìsùzúzìzhìzhōu] in northwest Yunnan蘭坪
尖草坪区Jiancaoping district of Taiyuan city 太原市[Tàiyuánshì], Shanxi尖草坪區
佛坪县Foping County in Hanzhong 漢中|汉中[Hànzhōng], Shaanxi佛坪縣
高坪区Gaoping district of Nanchong city 南充市[Nánchōngshì], Sichuan高坪區
柯坪Kelpin nahiyisi (Kelpin county) in Aksu 阿克蘇地區|阿克苏地区[Akèsūdìqū], west Xinjiang
延坪岛Yeonpyeong island on Yellow Sea coast of Korea延坪島
镇坪Zhenping County in Ankang 安康[Ankāng], Shaanxi鎮坪
兰坪县Lanping Bai and Pumi autonomous county in Nujiang Lisu autonomous prefecture 怒江傈僳族自治州[NùjiāngLìsùzúzìzhìzhōu] in northwest Yunnan蘭坪縣
尖草坪Jiancaoping district of Taiyuan city 太原市[Tàiyuánshì], Shanxi
华坪Huaping county in Lijiang 麗江|丽江[Lìjiāng], Yunnan華坪
华坪县Huaping county in Lijiang 麗江|丽江[Lìjiāng], Yunnan華坪縣
柯坪县Kelpin nahiyisi (Kelpin county) in Aksu 阿克蘇地區|阿克苏地区[Akèsūdìqū], west Xinjiang柯坪縣
兰坪白族普米族自治县Lanping Bai and Pumi autonomous county in Nujiang Lisu autonomous prefecture 怒江傈僳族自治州[NùjiāngLìsùzúzìzhìzhōu] in northwest Yunnan蘭坪白族普米族自治縣
镇坪县Zhenping County in Ankang 安康[Ankāng], Shaanxi鎮坪縣
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Compound Meaning
What does 草坪 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 坪
坪 is a unit of area equal to approximately 3.3058 square meters, commonly used in Taiwan and Japan.
No, 坪 is primarily used in Taiwan and Japan; mainland China typically employs the metric system.
