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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
品行pǐnxíngbehaviorHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #18773, Very Hard
品行pǐnxíngmoral conductHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #18773, Very Hard
pǐnxíng(pin3xing2)pin xing T3
  1. 1behavior
  2. 2moral conduct
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March 24, 2026

品行pǐnxíng(pin3xing2)

品行 refers to a person's behavior and moral conduct, emphasizing the values and ethics that guide their actions. It is commonly used in contexts where character assessment is important, such as in education, job applications, or discussions about personal integrity.

Strokes15Frequency#18773DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture,品行 is not just about personal behavior; it reflects one's social responsibility and how one's actions affect the community. It's often discussed in the context of Confucian values, where moral integrity is highly esteemed.

Memory tip

Imagine a character, '品', which looks like a layered structure, representing the layers of a person's character. The second character '行' resembles a person walking along a path, symbolizing the way one behaves in life. Together, they remind you that your moral conduct is like the path you walk on.

Meanings of 品行

pǐnxíng(pin3xing2)
1behavior
2moral conduct
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品行Simplified
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

品德 (pǐndé) refers specifically to moral character or virtues, while 品行 (pǐnxíng) emphasizes behavior and conduct in practice.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 品行 with similar terms like 行为 (xíngwéi), which focuses more on actions rather than moral judgment. This term is generally used in formal contexts, often associated with assessments of character in education or professional environments.

HSK Study Tips

While 品行 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other HSK words related to morality and behavior, such as 道德 (dàodé - morality) and 行为 (xíngwéi - behavior). Focus on understanding the nuances between these terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 品行 with 行为, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '他的行为很品行' is incorrect; it should be '他的品行很好' to convey the intended meaning of moral conduct.

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Component characters

品pǐnarticle
HSK 59 strokes口
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行xíngto walk
HSK 36 strokes行
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How to say behavior in Chinese

“behavior” in Chinese is品行pǐnxíng

品行 refers to a person's behavior and moral conduct, emphasizing the values and ethics that guide their actions. It is commonly used in contexts where character assessment is important, such as in education, job applications, or discussions about personal integrity.

When to use 品行

Be careful not to confuse 品行 with similar terms like 行为 (xíngwéi), which focuses more on actions rather than moral judgment. This term is generally used in formal contexts, often associated with assessments of character in education or professional environments.

品行 or something close to it

品德 (pǐndé) refers specifically to moral character or virtues, while 品行 (pǐnxíng) emphasizes behavior and conduct in practice.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 品行 with 行为, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '他的行为很品行' is incorrect; it should be '他的品行很好' to convey the intended meaning of moral conduct.

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品行 focuses on moral conduct and character, while 行为 refers to actions or behaviors without the moral implication.

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