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March 24, 2026
篷péng(peng2)
篷 (péng) refers to a covering or awning, often made of fabric, used for protection against the elements. It can also denote a sail on a boat, emphasizing its role in providing shelter or mobility in various environments such as outdoor events or maritime contexts.
Strokes16Radical⺮Frequency#12681DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, outdoor gatherings often utilize篷 for shade or as makeshift tents during festivals and celebrations, reflecting the importance of community and outdoor activities in social life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large, colorful sail (篷) billowing in the wind, providing shade on a sunny day. The character consists of the radical '竹' (bamboo) on the left, representing the material often used in traditional sails, and '朋' (péng) on the right, which can remind you of 'friends' gathering under the shade.
Meanings of 篷
péng(peng2)
1sail
2awning, covering; sail, tarp; boat
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About 篷
篷Simplified
16Strokes
⺮Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#12681Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
篷 is typically used in informal contexts, often associated with outdoor settings. Be cautious with pronunciation and remember that it can be confused with similar-sounding words, but its unique context will help clarify meaning. Common collocations include '篷布' (tarpaulin) and '篷车' (awning car).
HSK Study Tips
Though篷 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding this character can help with related terms at HSK level 3 and above, such as '船' (boat) and '风' (wind). Students should focus on recognizing this character in context, especially in travel and outdoor scenarios.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 篷 with similar characters like 帆 (sail), leading to misinterpretation of contexts. For example, saying '我买了一个篷' (I bought a sail) could confuse listeners; specify '我买了一个帆' for clarity.
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2The sound half逢 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaybamboo
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 篷?
Decomposition of 篷
IDS Structure⿱⺮逢
篷Full Character
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⺮zhu2
top
逢feng2
bottom
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 篷?
How to say sail in Chinese
“sail” in Chinese is篷péng
篷 (péng) refers to a covering or awning, often made of fabric, used for protection against the elements. It can also denote a sail on a boat, emphasizing its role in providing shelter or mobility in various environments such as outdoor events or maritime contexts.
When to use 篷
篷 is typically used in informal contexts, often associated with outdoor settings. Be cautious with pronunciation and remember that it can be confused with similar-sounding words, but its unique context will help clarify meaning. Common collocations include '篷布' (tarpaulin) and '篷车' (awning car).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 篷 with similar characters like 帆 (sail), leading to misinterpretation of contexts. For example, saying '我买了一个篷' (I bought a sail) could confuse listeners; specify '我买了一个帆' for clarity.
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篷
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Grammar Patterns of 篷
篷 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
