Meanings of 枰
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 枰
Podcast: 枰
Podcast: 枰
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 枰
This character is relatively formal and is mainly used in contexts discussing games or strategy. A common mistake is to confuse it with the character 平 (píng), which means flat or even. Ensure you use 枰 specifically for game-related contexts.
Although 枰 is not included in HSK levels, it can be useful for learners interested in games and strategic discussions. Students should focus on understanding its connection to gaming vocabulary and practice using it in sentences about chess or board games.
Learners often confuse 枰 with 平 (píng) since they sound similar; for example, saying 这是一块平 (píng) instead of 这是一块枰 (píng) when referring to a chessboard. Remember that 枰 is game-specific.
Pronunciation of 枰
Drill the tone of 枰 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 枰
A flat 平 piece of wood 木; 平 also provides the pronunciation
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 枰
- 1The giveawayA flat 平 piece of wood 木; 平 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 枰? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 枰?
Decomposition of 枰
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 枰?
How to say smooth board; chessboard; chess in Chinese
“smooth board; chessboard; chess” in Chinese is枰
The character 枰 (píng) refers to a smooth board, often used in the context of games such as chess or similar board games. It symbolizes the playing surface where strategic games are conducted, and can also be used more broadly to represent the concept of competition or gameplay.
When to use 枰
This character is relatively formal and is mainly used in contexts discussing games or strategy. A common mistake is to confuse it with the character 平 (píng), which means flat or even. Ensure you use 枰 specifically for game-related contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 枰 with 平 (píng) since they sound similar; for example, saying 这是一块平 (píng) instead of 这是一块枰 (píng) when referring to a chessboard. Remember that 枰 is game-specific.
Write 枰
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 枰 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Word Family of 枰
Compound Meaning
What does 枰 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 枰
枰 primarily refers to chess and similar board games.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 枰?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.