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March 24, 2026
沛pèi(pei4)
The character 沛 (pèi) means copious or abundant, often used to describe something that is plentiful or overflowing, such as water or resources. It conveys a sense of fullness and richness, making it suitable in both literal and figurative contexts, such as describing a bountiful harvest or a wealth of knowledge.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry and literature, the concept of abundance often symbolizes prosperity and good fortune. The character 沛 may be used metaphorically to express a rich and fruitful life, resonating with the cultural value placed on abundance during festivals like the Harvest Moon Festival.
Memory Tip
Imagine a river (水) overflowing with water (沛), representing abundance. The sound 'pèi' can be linked to 'pay,' as in paying for an abundant feast. Visualize a table full of food, where you pay for a copious amount.
Meanings of 沛
pèi(pei4)
1copious
2abundant
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About 沛
沛Simplified
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地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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丰 (fēng) - use 丰 for abundance in a more general or figurative sense, while 沛 emphasizes a copious or overflowing quality.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a river (水) overflowing with water (沛), representing abundance. The sound 'pèi' can be linked to 'pay,' as in paying for an abundant feast. Visualize a table full of food, where you pay for a copious amount.
Usage Notes
While 沛 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary or formal contexts. Be careful with the tone; ensure to pronounce it with the fourth tone (pèi) to avoid confusion with other meanings. Common collocations include 沛然 (pèirán), which means 'abundantly.'
HSK Study Tips
Though 沛 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for advanced learners to recognize it as it appears in classical texts and poetry. Focus on its usage in literary contexts and how it relates to other words describing quantity or richness, such as 富 (fù) for wealth.
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry and literature, the concept of abundance often symbolizes prosperity and good fortune. The character 沛 may be used metaphorically to express a rich and fruitful life, resonating with the cultural value placed on abundance during festivals like the Harvest Moon Festival.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 沛 (pèi) with similar-sounding characters. A common mistake is to pronounce it with a different tone, such as pèi (third tone), which changes its meaning. Always remember it is pronounced with the fourth tone (pèi).
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Grammar Patterns of 沛
沛 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
Complete the Sentence
杰姆好好睡了一觉之后又变得精力充____了。
Jem was full of beans after a long sleep.
Example Sentences for 沛 (8)
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1
杰姆好好睡了一觉之后又变得精力充沛了。
jié mǔ hǎo hǎo shuì le yī jué zhī hòu yòu biàn dé jīng lì chōng pèi le。
Jem was full of beans after a long sleep.
2
韦德是个精力充沛、率直、运动型的人。
wéi dé shì gè jīng lì chōng pèi、 、 shuài、 zhí 、 yùn dòng xíng。
Wade was a hearty, bluff, athletic sort of guy.
3
昨夜睡得很香，我又觉得自己精力充沛了。
zuó yè shuì dé hěn xiāng， ， wǒ yòu jué dé zì jǐ jīng lì chōng pèi。
After a good night's sleep I feel fighting fit again.
In Chinese poetry and literature, the concept of abundance often symbolizes prosperity and good fortune. The character 沛 may be used metaphorically to express a rich and fruitful life, resonating with the cultural value placed on abundance during festivals like the Harvest Moon Festival.
Word Family of 沛
Compounds1
霈pei4torrential rains; the flow of water
Words Containing This Character8
精力充沛vigorous
充沛chōngpèiabundant
沛pèicopious
颠沛流离to drift顛沛流離
丰沛copious豐沛
沛县Pei county in Xuzhou 徐州[Xúzhōu], Jiangsu沛縣
颠沛destitute顛沛
流离颠沛destitute and homeless (idiom); displaced and without means流離顛沛
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Frequently Asked Questions about 沛
Common phrases include 沛然, which denotes an abundant state, and it may appear in poetic contexts describing nature.
No, 沛 is more commonly found in literary or formal language rather than in daily spoken Mandarin.
You can connect 'pèi' to 'pay,' as in paying for something that is abundant.
